Two of Dvorák’s sunniest inspirations on CD together. The rare recording of the Violin Concerto with German violinist Edith Peinemann is once more made available and Kubelík’s recording of the Serenade was always one of the most highly recommended.
ANTONIN DVORÁK
Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53
Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22
Edith Peinemann, violin
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Peter Maag [1]
English Chamber Orchestra
Rafael Kubelík [2]
‘Peinemann plays with irresistable rhythmic drive in the Concerto’s outer movements and tearless yet searing lyricism in the central slow one … an atmospheric and genial reading of the Serenade … strongly recommended’ Fanfare
‘the Kubelik Serenade is springy, heart-warming, touching and not afraid to be a touch sentimental’ MusicWeb