Dvořák composed only three concertos in his maturity: one each for piano, violin, and cello, along with two shorter pieces for violin and two for cello with orchestra.
Performer Biography
Rudolf Firkušný, the pianist on this recording, studied composition and theory with Leoš Janáček, a renowned Czech composer, from the age of six.
Performer Biography
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, featured on this recording, is the second-oldest orchestra in the United States, founded in 1880.
Performer Biography
Ruggiero Ricci, the violinist on this recording, had a performing career spanning 75 years, giving over 6,000 concerts in 65 countries and making more than 500 recordings.
Performer Biography
Walter Susskind, the conductor on this recording, was born in Prague and became assistant conductor at the Prague German Opera House at the age of 20.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dvořák's mature works were influenced by Bedřich Smetana, leading him to incorporate his Czech nationality and personality into his compositions, moving away from the influence of Wagner and Liszt.
Recording & Production
This recording features Rudolf Firkušný playing Dvořák's original 1876 version of the Piano Concerto, rather than the later Kurz-Firkušný edition he previously used.
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