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Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" & A Hero's Song, Op. 111

2/10/2017, 5 Tracks, 1:01:30

Featuring

  • Krzysztof Urbański
  • NDR Sinfonieorchester
  • Antonín Dvořák

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Performer Biography

Krzysztof Urbanski, the conductor on this album, made his professional orchestral debut conducting Dvořák's Ninth Symphony.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

To create the effect of music disappearing, as Dvořák intended in the second movement, the soloists were positioned progressively further from the microphones during this studio recording.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

Krzysztof Urbanski's approach to Dvořák's Ninth Symphony is summarized by the word "respect," focusing on acknowledging the composer's original musical thoughts.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Krzysztof Urbanski was the first conductor to receive the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival in June 2015.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

For this recording, conductor Krzysztof Urbanski studied Dvořák's original manuscript and parts used at the premiere to uncover the composer's true intentions.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Dvořák's 'A Hero's Song' is based on a very simple four-note motive, which forms the framework of the entire symphonic poem.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Antonín Dvořák moved to New York in 1892 to direct a private music conservatory, earning an annual salary 25 times what he made in Prague.

Source: Booklet

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