Antonin Dvorak: Symphonien Nos. 8 & 9

This Deutsche Grammophon release, recorded by Rafael Kubelík and the Berlin Philharmonic in 1966, is an absolute masterpiece of classical music and part of the prestigious The Originals series. The album combines Antonín Dvoák's two most famous and melodically rich works: the sunny 8th Symphony, drawing from Czech folk music, and the legendary 9th Symphony ("From the New World"), which was created while the composer lived in the United States and reflects American spirituals and Native American melodies. Kubelík's Czech roots combined with the Berlin Philharmonic's virtuoso playing make this interpretation exceptionally dynamic, warm, and authentic, which is why it is still considered one of the finest Dvoák recordings in history.

FORMAT: CD