Dvorak: Serenades Op. 22 & 44

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Dvořák's two splendidly tuneful serenades are so attractive that you will find the tunes stuck in your head for days afterwards. If this makes you crazy, then you might want to exercise caution before playing them! Each is written for different forces: one for strings, the other for winds (with a single double bass to reinforce the bottom end). The Serenade for Winds is particularly special, being the ultimate example of a form that Czech composers really did better than anyone else. The wind writing has that essential "outdoors" quality, but it's also completely smooth and euphonious. Sir Neville Marriner's band does the music proud. This is one of their best recordings. --David Hurwitz

Dvorak: Serenades Op. 22 & 44, Music, Antonin Dvorak, Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Orchestral, Romantic Serenade/Cassation/Divertimento
Dvorak: Serenades Op. 22 & 44
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 stars for the Strings Serenade & 4 stars for the Winds
  • Not all excellent
  • Sensitive Serenades
  • Delightful!
 Dvorak: Serenades Op. 22 & 44

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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DivertimentosDivertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000040VK
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: 1. Moderato
  2. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: 2. Tempo di valse
  3. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: 3. Scherzo (Vivace)
  4. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: 4. Larghetto
  5. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: 5. Finale (Allegro vivace)
  6. Serenade In D Minor, Op. 44: 1. Moderato, quasi marcia
  7. Serenade In D Minor, Op. 44: 2. Minuetto (Tempo di minuetto)
  8. Serenade In D Minor, Op. 44: 3. Andante con moto
  9. Serenade In D Minor, Op. 44: 4. Finale (Allegro molto)

Amazon.com

Dvořák's two splendidly tuneful serenades are so attractive that you will find the tunes stuck in your head for days afterwards. If this makes you crazy, then you might want to exercise caution before playing them! Each is written for different forces: one for strings, the other for winds (with a single double bass to reinforce the bottom end). The Serenade for Winds is particularly special, being the ultimate example of a form that Czech composers really did better than anyone else. The wind writing has that essential "outdoors" quality, but it's also completely smooth and euphonious. Sir Neville Marriner's band does the music proud. This is one of their best recordings. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 5 stars for the Strings Serenade & 4 stars for the Winds.......2005-05-30

Dvorak is one of my favorite composers and his Serenade for Strings in E is one of my all-time favorites. It is superbly played on this CD. The Wind Serenade is played pretty well too...

3 out of 5 stars Not all excellent.......2004-05-16

While I agree with the previous reviewers' comments that the Senerade in E is exquisitely played here, the Serendade in D Minor is, unfortunately, not.

Owning recordings by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, I can safely say that both of those recordings are far superior in terms of sound quality and musicianship. The cello and bass are scarcely heard on this disc (especially in crucial moments), the horns lack power and technical finesse, and the oboes, which carry the melodies almost exclusively through the work, are tinny and often out of tune (as can also be said for the second clarinet). The interpretations are also quite conservative, particularly in the third movement, where more expansive tempi and dynamics are appropriate.

I would recommend either of the other recordings mentioned, at least for the D Minor serenade.

5 out of 5 stars Sensitive Serenades.......2002-04-21

Like the previous reviewer, I too had heard this recording first on the radio and was captivated by it. The string Serenade in E is an exquisite study in sensitivity. The music evokes a bygone era of carriages & manners & innocence. Marriner conducts the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields superbly. Compared to the Karajan version on DG which is about flash and bounce, Marriner allows the music to flow naturally and to peak appropriately but never obtrusively. As a romantic serenade, this music is probably without equal. It is as light as the evening breeze but has all the deep colorations of the sunset. The best surprise on this disc, though, is the wind Serenade in D which will stop you in your tracks. The tunes are familiar. They are darkly enticing and sometimes melt-in-your-ears like aural buttermints. The possible band camp sound pitfalls are smartly avoided and the wind serenade plays as smoothly and gracefully as the strings did. Excellent programming, excellent sound, excellent music - what more could you want?

5 out of 5 stars Delightful!.......2000-08-14

I first heard this recording on my car radio and felt compelled to hear it to the end, though it meant a long wait in a parking lot 250 miles from home. I was smitten. This is a beautiful performance of delightful, charming and uplifting music with a sense of humor. It has became one of my all-time favorites and has been equally well received by those to whom I've given it as a gift. Absolutley wonderful.
String Serenades
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Altogether Wonderful
  • The Best
  • Musical bliss
 String Serenades

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  4. Suk: Summer Tale / Fantastic Scherzo - Charles Mackerras / Czech Philharmonic
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ASIN: B00004LCB1
Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

  1. Ser Op.48: Pezzo In Forma Di Sonatina: Andante Non Troppo - Allegro Moderato
  2. Ser Op.48: Waltz: Moderato, Tempo Di Valse
  3. Ser Op.48: Elegie: Larghetto Elegiaco
  4. Ser Op.48: Finale: Tema Russo: Andante - Allegro Con Spirito
  5. Ser in E, Op.22: Moderato
  6. Ser in E, Op.22: Tempo Di Valse
  7. Ser in E, Op.22: Scherzo: Vivace
  8. Ser in E, Op.22: Larghetto
  9. Ser in E, Op.22: Finale: Allegro Vivace - Moderato - Presto
  10. Intro & Allegro Op.47
  11. Ser in e, Op.20: I. Allegro Piacevole
  12. Ser in e, Op.20: II. Larhetto
  13. Ser in e, Op.20: III. Allegretto

Tracks:

  1. The Lark Ascending, Romance
  2. Fant On 'Greensleeves'
  3. Fant On A Theme By Thomas Tallis
  4. Ser Op.8: Andante Con Moto
  5. Ser Op.8: Allegro Ma Non Troppo E Grazioso
  6. Ser Op.8: Adagio
  7. Ser Op.8: Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Presto

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Altogether Wonderful.......2005-12-25

I like this cd.

Tchaikovsky's Serenade had some tempi I hadn't been used to, especially in the first movement, but the orchestra made just as wonderful a recording.

Dvorak's Serenade is my favorite among the four, and this recording is great. The orchestra is never too harsh, especially in the second, and fourth movements.

Introduction and Allegro is an interesting piece. I love how full the sound is. Some recordings feature smaller orchestras, and the sound is not as big and lush. As for Elgar's Serenade, it was played precisely. Besides that, i don't have much to say about it.

The Lark Ascending on this cd is a good version, maybe not the best, but there are certainly many ups about it. The violinist is very playful and does a good job of portraying the little bird. I don't listen to Fantasia on "Greensleeves" much. I don't know why. I can't say much about it, but they certainly do a good job of making it sound "English", for that matter. The Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis is fine. I wouldn't choose this version though. The piece just didn't sweep me up, especially during the climax.

Suk's Serenade is a fun piece to listen to. The piece never gets boring, perhaps due to the actual composition but also with help from the orchestra.

Get this cd if you want a collective, but good picture of the String Serenades out there. I would recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars The Best.......2003-01-26

The music and the musicians of this CD are the of greatest quality. I do not think that many words are necessary, but I must say that this is by far one of my favorite CDs. If you are unsure about classical music or dyed in the wool listener, or a musician, I would recommend this by all means. Even as a musician who has played several of these serenades and heard them many times, I do not tire of hearing them. Coupled with the great sound of the London Chamber orchestra this album is a rare jewel.

5 out of 5 stars Musical bliss.......2000-08-13

I attended a concert in which the Los Angeles Mozart Orchestra, known better for their Mozart music, performed the Serenade for strings by Dvorak. It is an excellent piece. The Larghetto, the slowest movement in the serenade, is a fine work. It is slow and nearly an adagio for strings, with a serious and meditative tone. The scherzo, like the measure, is a rollicking and bouncy bit of music, with skipping strings and bouncing notes. The scherzos of Mendelsshon I particularily enjoy. Dvorak is'nt exactly like Mendelsshon when it comes to the scherzo form, but he is can alternate from grave to joyous tones.
Tschaikovsky, Dvorák: String Serenades
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mostly for Karajan fans
  • Unmatched
  • Karajan weaves magic in these string serenades!
  • Two excellent Slavic Serenades
  • Nobody is perfect?
 Tschaikovsky, Dvorák: String Serenades

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B000001G4G
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Serenade For String Orchestra In C Major, Op. 48: Pezzo in forma di Sonatina. Andante non troppo - Allegro moderato
  2. Serenade For String Orchestra In C Major, Op. 48: Valse. Moderato. Tempo di Valse
  3. Serenade For String Orchestra In C Major, Op. 48: Elegia. Larghetto elegiaco
  4. Serenade For String Orchestra In C Major, Op. 48: Finale. Tema russo. Andante - Allegro con spirtito
  5. Serenade For String Orchestra In E Major, Op. 22: Moderato
  6. Serenade For String Orchestra In E Major, Op. 22: Menuetto. Allegro con moto - Trio
  7. Serenade For String Orchestra In E Major, Op. 22: Scherzo. Vivace
  8. Serenade For String Orchestra In E Major, Op. 22: Larghetto
  9. Serenade For String Orchestra In E Major, Op. 22: Finale - Allegro vivace

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There is little innocence in Herbert von Karajan's account of the piece, which emphasizes suavity and smoothness and can occasionally sound contrived rather than spontaneous. But there's lots of passion in the Larghetto, and the sheer beauty of the Berliners' playing is ravishing. The recording, an early digital effort from DG released in 1981, offers good ambience and detail but is rather light in tonal weight. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Mostly for Karajan fans.......2006-03-16

You can argue that the brass in the Karajan-era Berlin Philharmonic were weak and nasal-sounding, but you can't dispute the sumptuousness and precision of the strings. And despite the typically dry and synthetic-sounding production from DG circa 1981, sumptuousness is what we get in both of these well-known works for string orchestra. But is it really appropriate to the music? For me, a smaller and more nimble body of strings, with a conductor less committed to legato phrasing and more attuned to the niceties of each score, serves these Dvorak and Tchaikovsky pieces better. But if deep-pile opulence is your priority--as it was Karajan's--then step right up.

5 out of 5 stars Unmatched.......2003-12-02

This disc reveals the luscious string serenades of Tchaikovsky and Dvorak in their most ravishing form. Karajan directs with authority and majesty here; the Tchaikovsky is bold, ebullient, while the Dvorak sensitive and delicate. I've heard no other recording that matches both the technical virtuosity and emotional range in these two works.

In I and IV of Tch, the strings bathe you with a powerful heavenly force that can be quite exhilirating, in II there is a playfulness, and in III an almost hypnotic reserve.

The Dvorak from start to finish exhibits the utmost in polished continuity. Karajan has a feel for the Slavic themes and transports one to the fields of Bohemia so effortlessly.

It is true that there are extremely minor slips of the strings in these performances, but such flaws cannot possibly detract. I imagine being a fly on the wall in the hall while magic was being woven...moved by an entire ensemble committed to distilling the esssence of the music; a mistake or two only shows that the performers are people, not machines. The performances are so warm, human, and brilliant that I would never consider purchasing another recording of either work. I've heard a number of other interpretations (Marriner, Naxos, MacKerras etc.) but only this one catches the true fire of these pinnacles from the two masters' catalogues.

5 out of 5 stars Karajan weaves magic in these string serenades!.......2001-03-29

This CD is GREAT! If your a fan of Von Karajan, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak, get a copy before copies run out. The two serenades are very beautiful and I always enjoy listening to this CD from start to end. The sound is solid and the Berlin Philharmoniker gives out a strong orchestral performance. A cheaper alternative is the Titov-conducted Chamber Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Conservatory (infinity Digital, Sony Music Entertainment) performance of both serenades. The Titov version makes individual string instruments sing out whereas Karajan gives you a muscular orchestral version. Both are equally splendid and choosing which version to purchase really depends on your personal musical preferences.

4 out of 5 stars Two excellent Slavic Serenades.......2001-02-10

Von Karajan gives these two works a straightforward reading. The Berliners play crisply, and DG's recording is excellent as usual.

Repeated listenings do not reveal any major glitches in the orchestra's performance. To what one listener may be an appropriate use of dynamics is to another listener a mistake I suppose.

2 out of 5 stars Nobody is perfect?.......2000-06-10

This recording fully meets my expectations in terms of excellent technical quality (us usually provided by Deutsche Grammophon) as well as interpretation by Berliner Philharmoniker & Karajan delivering "golden" sound. Nevertheless I should point out that this CD turned out to be the first ever for me to hear a serious playing slip by the musicians. The strings are certainly playing wrongly for a few seconds in track no. 6 (Allegro con moto - Trio) around the count of 4'00"" which caused quite some disappointment to me. I raised this point on the DG homepage and got the following answer on 29-June-2000:
Quote
"A playing slip?": You are right here. However, it is most likely that Karajan decided to allow the slip to stand because he believed an additional corrective take would not match the overall quality of the performance delivered albeit with that slip.
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Tchaikovsky & Dvorak: Serenades for Strings
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Gushingly romantic
 Tchaikovsky & Dvorak: Serenades for Strings

Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B0000014G7
Release Date: 2000-10-06

Tracks:

  1. Ser in C, Op. 48: Pezzo in forma di Sonatina - Vienna CO/Phillipe Entremont
  2. Ser in C, Op. 48: Walzer - Vienna CO/Phillipe Entremont
  3. Ser in C, Op. 48: Elegie - Vienna CO/Phillipe Entremont
  4. Finale (Tema Russo) - Vienna CO/Phillipe Entremont
  5. Ser in E, Op. 22: Moderato - Vienna CO/Jaroslav Kr(e)chek
  6. Ser in E, Op. 22: Tempo di valse - Vienna CO/Jaroslav Kr(e)chek
  7. Ser in E, Op. 22: Scherzo: Vivace - Vienna CO/Jaroslav Kr(e)chek
  8. Ser in E, Op. 22: Larghetto - Vienna CO/Jaroslav Kr(e)chek
  9. Ser in E, Op. 22: Finale: Allegro vivace - Vienna CO/Jaroslav Kr(e)chek

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Gushingly romantic.......2002-06-13

These are a pair of glowingly romantic string serenades, and beautifully played and recorded. The price is unbeatable! The Tchaik is a good to excellent performance, satisfying and in great sound. The elegy and finale, in particular are wonderful to be carried away by.

The Dvorak, on the other hand, is simply amazing. This recording of this piece put me in a state of wonder for almost a week, walking around dazed and in love. The playing is warm, rich, gentle and powerful, and gives the right earthy feeling to the piece. The waltz second movement, brings a beatific smile to my face, even now.

I cannot commend this CD highly enough.
Dvorak: Serenades
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    		Dvorak: Serenades

    Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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    ASIN: B00000E8V8
    Release Date: 1992-04-28
    Suk, Dvorák: Serenades for Strings
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Exceptional! One of my favorite CDs
    • Suprisingly one the the best performances available
    		 Suk, Dvorák: Serenades for Strings

    Manufacturer: Naxos
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    ASIN: B0000013R6
    Release Date: 1994-01-13

    Tracks:

    1. Serenade In E Flat Major, Op. 6: Andante con moto
    2. Serenade In E Flat Major, Op. 6: Allegro ma non troppo
    3. Serenade In E Flat Major, Op. 6: Adagio
    4. Serenade In E Flat Major, Op. 6: Allegro giocoso
    5. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: Moderato
    6. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: Tempo di valse
    7. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: Scherzo: Vivace
    8. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: Larghetto
    9. Serenade In E Major, Op. 22: Finale: Allegro vivace

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Exceptional! One of my favorite CDs.......2004-09-28

    This find Naxos recording is one of my favorite CDs - a lyrical, peaceful, joyful recording of two of the most beautiful string works there are (along with Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, which Naxos has also recorded very well).

    Jaroslav Krcek and the Capella Istropolitana prove conclusively that they ought to be more well known than they are. The Capella is a very good band, as their Mozart symphonic half-cycle (also on Naxos) proved beyond a doubt, and Krcek is just as good (I'm pleasantly surprised, because his name is the most obscure one could imagine).

    The performance of Suk's Serenade is the real highlight (apologies to the other reviewer). The Josef Suk work is a masterpiece, and it comes shining through. All of it is lovely, parts emotional and even melancholy, but the overall character one of joy. The recording is all one could ask for, as beautiful as music can possibly get, and there is no point in buying a pricier version with a household name when this one is so stellar. I cannot stop listening to it.

    I've never liked the Dvorak Serenade as much as the Suk, as it seems to be less of an achievement than Suk's lovely piece, but it is played very well here as well.

    Fabulous performances of fabulous music! Heart-meltingly beautiful. Kudos to Naxos. My second Naxos CD, and my second very pleasant surprise from same. Keep up the stellar work!

    5 out of 5 stars Suprisingly one the the best performances available.......2004-07-24

    Naxos is bargain label, but sometimes, its recordings must be counted to the top category, according to musical performance quality (and in the sound quality too).
    This is just the case - especially in Dvorak's Serenade. Compared to many others (including Sir Marriner / ASMF), this performace is one of the top ever recorded. For both compositions, I would recommend you to choose from any Czech (or former Czechoslovakian) orchsetra and conductor, and from those, Capella Istropolitana is excellent choice. More skillfully than others, they deliver the joy and happiness - which is engine of Dvorak's Serenede, and they are very capable of catching Suk's melancholic moods, painted in his serenade. Strongly recommended - and stay far from Marriner's, Kempe's, or simillar performances of these piece(s).
    Dvorak, Tchaikovsky: Serenades for Strings
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      		Dvorak, Tchaikovsky: Serenades for Strings

      Manufacturer: St. Clair Records
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      Release Date: 2001-03-06
      Tchaikovsky, Dvorak: Serenades for Strings
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        		Tchaikovsky, Dvorak: Serenades for Strings

        Manufacturer: Arts Music
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        ASIN: B000005AQE
        Release Date: 1996-09-01

        Tracks:

        1. I. Pezzo in froma di Sonatina: Andante, Allegro, Andante
        2. II. Walzer: Moderato-Tempo di Valse
        3. III. Elegie: Larghetto elegiaco
        4. IV. Finale: Tema russo: Andante-Allegro con spirito
        5. Ser for op.22 in E: I. Moderato - Amadeus CO/Agnieszka Duczmal
        6. II. Tempo di Valse
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        8. IV. Larghetto
        9. V. Finale: Allegro vivace
        Dream Melodies, Vol. 7: Serenades
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          		Dream Melodies, Vol. 7: Serenades

          Manufacturer: Delta
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          ASIN: B000001VG8
          Release Date: 1992-07-10

          Tracks:

          1. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro
          2. Serenade In C: Elegia
          3. Serenade In E: Moderato
          4. Wind Serenade In C: Andante
          5. Serenade In D: Aria. Andante
          6. Serendae In D, 'Serenata notturna' Rondeau. Allegretto
          7. Serenade No.1 In D: Adagio non troppo
          8. Serenade In C: Waltz
          9. Serenade In E: Larghetto
          10. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance. Andante
          11. Serenade, From Op.3 No.5
          Dvorák: Serenades
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Splendid Performances Of Dvorak's Serenades From VPO
          		 Dvorák: Serenades

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          5 out of 5 stars Splendid Performances Of Dvorak's Serenades From VPO.......2003-08-26

          Admittedly this is an expensive CD to acquire, but it is still worth having simply for the elegant, warm playing from the Vienna Philharmonic's string and wind sections, aided by the warm, rich acoustics of the Musikverein, the Vienna Philharmonic's concert hall. Conductor Myung-Whun Chung leads both sections of the orchestra in vibrant, distinguished performances of both serenades; among Antonin Dvorak's lesser known orchestral works. The sound quality is impeccable, due to Deutsche Grammophon's state-of-the-art recording.

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