Dvořák: Symphony No. 5 in F Major, Op. 76, In Nature's Realm, Op. 91 & Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66

Featuring

Karel Mark Chichon
Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
Antonín Dvořák

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Compositional Technique

The Scherzo capriccioso Op. 66 by Dvořák is a sophisticated blend of sonata form and scherzo, featuring a large orchestra including English horn, bass clarinet, harp, and percussion.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Dvořák's Symphony No. 5 is considered his first work where he developed a new symphonic idiom, moving away from the influence of Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner.

Composition History

Dvořák's three overtures, In the Realm of Nature Op. 91, Carnival Op. 92, and Othello Op. 93, were originally conceived as a unified set titled 'Nature, Life and Love'.

Recording & Production

The Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, led by Karel Mark Chichon, is currently recording the complete orchestral works of Antonín Dvořák for the SWRmusic label.

Composer Biography

Antonín Dvořák, though initially a local Prague composer, became a leading figure of the Czech national movement after the success of his patriotic anthem Dĕdicové Bílè hory in 1873.

Performer Biography

Karel Mark Chichon, the conductor on this album, was made an 'Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire' (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music.

Composition History

Dvořák's connection to the Austro-German music scene, fostered by Eduard Hanslick and Johannes Brahms, was crucial for his international success, despite weakening his standing as a national composer.