Antonín Dvořák | Musical Concepts

Dvorák: Piano Works Played on Dvorák’s Own Bösendorfer Piano (Vol. II)

“the same preoccupation with authenticity persuaded Kvapil to record on the Bösendorfer…the outspoken freshness of the sweet timbres of the instrument testify to the precise sound the composer had available to compose with.(La Montagne, Paris) “Kvapil has an exemplary approach to Dvořák: his imagination always alert, his gestures always spontaneous, he thus establishes a benchmark…

February 14, 2012

Czech Piano Anthology Vol. II Dvorak, Fibich, Martinu, Smetana, Vorisek)

(Dvořák): ‘Kvapil plays with great understanding ..deft and sensitive’ (Fibich): ‘An erotic diary for piano (Abraham)…played with great sensitivity and subtlety … haunting music, fine pianism’ (Penguin Guide) (Martinů) ‘there is scarcely a piece here without charm. Kvapil does not play them as a mere bag of sweets…..whenever Martinů gestures ..Kvapil knows exactly what the…

January 17, 2012

Dvorak: Bohemian Rhapsody – Serenades and Sonatina

November 8, 2011

Dvorak: Slavonic Dances Opp. 46 & 72

“Right from the start, you know this is going to be a great set of Dvorák’s 16 Slavonic Dances. From the first tutti chord, the spirit, the energy, the power, the grace, the sheer delight of the music is fully present — and it never lets up straight through to the end of the last…

November 8, 2011

Sacred Songs & Ballads

This recording includes many favourite spiritiuals, including Swing Low Sweet Chariot and also other favourites such as Bless This House and Jerusalem. It features many well-known and well-loved artists – Kathleen Ferrier, Mario Lanza, Joan Hammond, Paul Robeson and more.

August 16, 2011

Dvořák Piano Trios

“First is the Trio in F minor and then the famous Dumky Trio, one of the greatest pieces in the chamber music repertoire. The F minor trio is also music of the highest quality so alto are onto a Good Thing as far as the repertoire is concerned. The recording seems very good to me…

June 14, 2011