Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World" & Serenade for Wind Instruments in D Minor, Op. 44, B. 77
9/12/2025, 8 Tracks, 1:06:08
Featuring
Pietari Inkinen
Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
Antonín Dvořák
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Performer Biography
The music of Richard Wagner holds a central place in Pietari Inkinen's career; he conducted Wagner's 'Ring des Nibelungen' at the Bayreuth Festival in 2023.
Recording & Production
The Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, based in Saarbrücken and Kaiserslautern, was formed in 2007 from the merger of the Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra and the SWR Kaiserslautern Radio Orchestra.
Composition History
Johannes Brahms, a friend and patron of Dvořák, once remarked that Dvořák had more musical ideas than all of them combined, suggesting that others could form main themes from his 'musical scraps'.
Performer Biography
Pietari Inkinen, the Finnish conductor of the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, will step down from his chief position in summer 2025 to focus on international commitments, but will remain a guest conductor.
Performer Biography
Pietari Inkinen's work with the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie focused on the late Romantic repertoire, including the complete symphonic works of Finnish national composer Jean Sibelius.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dvořák believed that 'only someone who creates something original is a true composer,' yet he frequently drew upon the rich tradition of Czech folklore in his compositions.
Composer Biography
Antonín Dvořák, born into modest circumstances as a butcher's son, achieved worldwide success and is considered a co-founder of Czech national music alongside Bedřich Smetana.
