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As he reached his maturity, Dvo脜聶脙隆k's determination to become a great opera composer finally began to pay off. His public, though, were clamouring for more and more concert music. Presented by Donald Macleod. 3/5.

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Wed 26 May 2010 22:00

Music Played

  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    Dimitrij, Act III Scene 1

    Performer: Leo Marian Vodi膷ka (Dimitrij), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerd Albrecht (conductor)

    • Supraphon 1112592.
  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    The Cunning Peasant, Extract from Act II, Scenes 1 & 2

    Performer: V谩clav Z铆tek (Prince), Eva D臎poltov谩 (Princess), Karel Pr暖sa (Martin), Jitka Sob臎hartov谩 (B臎tuska), Marie Vesel谩 (Veruna), Leo Marian Vodi膷ka (V谩clav), Josef Kundl谩k (Jen铆k), Bozena Effenberkov谩 (Berta), Prague Radio Chorus, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Frantisek Vajnar (conductor)

    • Supraphon SU 00192632.
  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    Sextet in A major Op.48 (II. Dumka)

    Performer: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble

    • Chandos CHAN8771.
    • 2.
  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    Dimitrij (Act IV, Scenes 6 & 7)

    Performer: Leo Marian Vodi膷ka (Dimitrij), Drahom铆ra Drobkov谩 (Marfa), Magdal茅na Haj贸ssyov谩 (Marina), Peter Mikul谩s (Basmanov), Ivan Kusnjer (Shuisky), Lud臎k Vele (Lov), Czech Philharmonic Chorus, Prague Radio Chorus, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerd Albrecht (conductor)

    • Supraphon 1112592.

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