Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 8 & 9 “From the New World” / Wiener Philharmoniker · Seiji Ozawa 2xCD

UPC: 8718247710034 

MPN: 8802003 

Brand Name: Newton Classics

Overview

This dynamic 2-CD Newton Classics release features Antonín Dvořák’s most beloved symphonies — the exuberant Symphony No.8 in G major, Op.88 and the epic Symphony No.9 in E minor, Op.95 “From the New World” — alongside the vivid tone poems The Noonday Witch and In Nature’s Realm.

Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker under the inspired direction of Seiji Ozawa, these live recordings from Vienna’s Musikverein (1992–1993) capture the orchestra’s golden sound and Ozawa’s expressive mastery. This collection brings together the full range of Dvořák’s genius — from pastoral lyricism to Bohemian dance rhythms and American-infused grandeur.

Product Features

• Format: 2 Compact Discs (DDD Stereo · Live Recordings)
• Total Duration: 109′34″
• Recording Dates: April–May 1992
• Recording Location: Großer Saal, Musikverein, Vienna, Austria
• Producer: Universal International Music B.V.
• Genre: Classical / Orchestral
• Style: Romantic / Nationalist
• Label: Newton Classics B.V. (licensed from Universal International Music B.V.)
• Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
• Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut, Amsterdam Hotsprings
• Cover Image: Christian Steiner / Lebrecht / HH

Interesting Facts

• A Masterpiece of National Spirit Dvořák’s Symphony No.8 glows with Bohemian color and folk-inspired vitality, while Symphony No.9 reflects his impressions of America — a fusion of European structure and New World melody.

• Ozawa and the Vienna Philharmonic Seiji Ozawa’s leadership brings both passion and discipline, drawing deeply expressive, radiant performances from the famed Viennese ensemble.

• Rarely Coupled Tone Poems The inclusion of The Noonday Witch and In Nature’s Realm showcases Dvořák’s late symphonic poems — atmospheric works brimming with narrative energy and orchestral color.

• A Live Vienna Triumph Recorded in the acoustically renowned Musikverein, these performances combine concert vitality with the clarity of studio-grade engineering.

Track Listing

CD 1 – 49′44″

Symphony No.8 in G major, Op.88

1. I. Allegro con brio – 10′04″
2. II. Adagio – 10′30″
3. III. Allegretto grazioso – Molto vivace – 5′50″
4. IV. Allegro ma non troppo – 10′00″

The Noonday Witch, Op.108 – 12′56″

CD 2 – 59′50″

Symphony No.9 in E minor, Op.95 “From the New World”

1. I. Adagio – Allegro molto – 12′36″
2. II. Largo – 12′29″
3. III. Scherzo: Molto vivace – 7′49″
4. IV. Allegro con fuoco – 11′31″

In Nature’s Realm, Op.91 – 14′26″

Performers: Wiener Philharmoniker Conductor: Seiji Ozawa

Publishers

© 1992–1993 Universal International Music B.V. © 2010 Newton Classics B.V. under license to STEMRA. Manufactured and printed in the Netherlands. All rights reserved.

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