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Music CD 1

Slavonic Dance No. 8 for orchestra in G minor B. 83/8 (Op. 46/8)
The Life and Works of AntonÃ?Ân DvorÃ?Â¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Childhood, boyhood, youth. Symphony No. 8 in G, Op. 88 (mvt. 3
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: A secret life; early manhood, determination and first love
Cypresses (Ohlas pÃ?ÂsnÃ?Â [Echoes of Songs]), for string quartet (arr. from Cypresses, B. 11), B. 152: No. 3: When thy sweet glances
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: A change of job, marriage and increasing success
Symphony No. 3 in E flat, B. 34 (Op. 10): 1. Allegro moderato
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Hope, grief and sublimation. Stabat mater, Op. 58 (Quando corp
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: International celebrity and a deceptive simplicity
Serenade for string orchestra in E major, B. 52 (Op. 22): 2. Walzer
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: A new championing, a new friendship: Brahms weighs in
String Quartet No. 9 in D minor, B. 75 (Op.34) (once listed as Op. 43): 1. Allegro

Music CD 2

The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: A populist commision
Slavonic Dance No. 1 for orchestra in C major, B. 83/1 (Op. 46/1)
The Life and Works of AntonÃ?Ân DvorÃ?Â¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: An amateur pianist's dream
Slavonic Dance No. 5 for orchestra in A major, B. 83/5 (Op. 46/5)
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: A Token of gratitude
Serenade for winds & strings in D minor, B. 77 (Op. 44): 1. Moderato, quasi marcia
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: An explosion of popularity - on both sides of the Atlantic
Romance for violin & orchestra in F minor (arr. from Andante of Str Qrt No. 5), B. 39 (Op. 11)
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Personal glimpses: the outer man
Symphony No. 6 in D major, B. 112 (Op. 60) (first published as No. 1, Op. 58): 1. Allegro non tanto
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: The Anti-Czech stance of Vienna
Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, B. 130 (Op. 65) (once listed as Op. 64): 3. Poco adagio
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k in London
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: VysokÃ¡: a new home, a simple life
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: The second London visit
Symphony No. 7 in D minor, B. 141 (Op. 70) (first published as No. 2): 1. Allegro maestoso
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k the conductor
Czech Suite, for orchestra in D major, B. 93 (Op. 39): Preludium: Pastorale
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: London, Birmingham - and Brighton Belles
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k the Czech
Symphony No. 6 in D major, B. 112 (Op. 60) (first published as No. 1, Op. 58): 3. Scherzo: Furiant

Music CD 3

The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Discord with Simrock
Work(s): Slavonic Dance in A for piano duet, Op. 72, No. 15
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Orchestrate!
Slavonic Dance No. 9 for orchestra in B major, B. 147/1 (Op. 72/1)
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k in Leeds
Piano Quintet in A major, B. 155 (Op. 81) (once listed as Op. 77): 3. Finale: Allegro con brio
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k and Tchaikovsky
Eugene Onegin, opera, Op. 24: Act 3: Polonaise
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k in Russia
Scherzo capriccioso for orchestra, B. 131 (Op. 66)
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k the teacher
Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201 (K. 186a): 4. Allegro con spirito
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k in Cambridge
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k in New York
String Quartet No. 12 in F major ('American'), B. 179 (Op. 96): 1. Allegro ma non troppo

Music CD 4

The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: DvorÃ¡k in Iowa
Sonatina for violin & piano in G major ('Indian Lament'), B. 183 (Op. 100): 2. Larghetto
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Niagra Falls
Symphony No. 9 in E minor ('From the New World'), B. 178 (Op. 95) (first published as No. 5): 1. Adagio - Allegro molto
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: The dark side
Cello Concerto in B minor, B. 191 (Op. 104): 3. Finale: Allegro moderato - Andante - Allegro vivo
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Home again
An Introduction to DvorÃ?Â¡k's Symphony No. 9, Narration with Musical Examples: 4. Allegro con fuoco
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: The death of Brahms and a change of direction
A Hero's Song (PÃ?Âsen bohatyrskÃ?Â¡), symphonic poem for orchestra, B. 199 (Op.111)
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: The return to opera
Rusalka, opera, B. 203 (Op. 114): Act 1: Song to the Moon
The Life and Works of AntonÃn DvorÃ¡k, Narration with Musical Excerpts: Distraction, disappointment and death
Symphony No. 6 in D major, B. 112 (Op. 60) (first published as No. 1, Op. 58): 4. Finale: Allegro con spirito

Music reviews of The Life and Works of Antonín Dvorák, Narration with Musical Excerpts

Music Review: An Extraordinary User-Friendly Multimedia Dvorák Biography
Rating: 5 Stars

Siepmann's four-and-a-half-hour exploration of Dvorák's life and works is in his wonted polished, often witty, prose. It is read gracefully by Siepmann himself. Dvorák is played by the suave-voiced British actor, Sean Barrett. The musical examples are extensive, often including complete movements, arias, etc., and are placed expertly within the flow of the text. Production values for this budget-priced set are quite high.

I will admit that I had a particular interest in this production as I grew up in a rural Oklahoma town settled by Bohemians (Czechs) and came to love some of Dvorák's music before even that of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. I've already recommended this set to the public schools and town library in my hometown.

I am not quite sure who the intended audience for this set is. Presumably there are those, like me, who are insatiable when it comes to increasing their knowledge of classical music, its composers and their sociocultural milieu. One also imagines that even in these days of decreasing support for music and music appreciation courses in our schools, there are teachers who could make wonderful use of this material for their students. Whoever the audience is, I cannot imagine a listener coming away from this set without a great deal more information and appreciation for the genius of Antonin Dvorák.

The Life and Works of Antonín Dvorák, Narration with Musical Excerpts