Dvořák: 3 Slavonic Rhapsodies, Op. 45, B 86 (with Score)

Antonín Dvořák:
3 Slavonic Rhapsodies, Op. 45, B 86 (with Score)
Composed: 1878
Conductor: Zdenek Kosler
Orchestra: Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

00:00 Slavonic Rhapsody No. 1 in D major
12:29 Slavonic Rhapsody No. 2 in g minor
24:40 Slavonic Rhapsody No. 3 in A-flat major

Slavonic Rhapsody No. 1 in D major is written in rondo form, A-B-A-B-A. The first theme (A) is a broadly arching pastoral melody, followed by a somewhat more lively syncopated motif (B). The piece reaches its climax in the middle section, in which both themes are interwoven contrapuntally in a kind of jubilant paean to nature.
Slavonic Rhapsody No. 2 in G minor is more complex in nature, its unified expression stemming chiefly from the highly rhythmical chromatic main theme. Its sense of defiance is balanced by the secondary theme which introduces an atmosphere of dignified solemnity into the work. In comparison with the first rhapsody, the music here is more dramatic, its harmonic development more elaborate, and the piece gradually steps up the pace until it reaches its theatrical coda.
Slavonic Rhapsody No. 3 in A flat major is to a certain degree reminiscent of the composer’s Symphony No. 8 in G major. The piece consists of a colourful mosaic of different moods, while its prevailing mood is joyful and optimistic. The work opens with the main theme in the solo harp, thus emphasising its rhapsodic, narrative character. The composition treats three principal themes which appear variously in different guises. The overall impression of the work is somewhat marred by the addition of “false” endings, which are followed by further contrasting passages.

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