by Dvořák, The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Karel Šejna · Supraphon · CD · EAN 0099925191924
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«Legends / Symphonic Variations» is the album by Antonín Dvořák with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Karel Šejna, released in 1998 by Supraphon on CD.
The CD brings together two orchestral works by Dvořák: the ten Legends, Op. 59, miniatures evoking folk tales and settings, and the Symphonic Variations, Op. 78, on an original theme from the chorus «I Am a Fiddler». The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Karel Šejna, offers a warm reading with a marked Czech character.
The Legends were recorded in the Dvořák Hall in Prague from 5 to 7 January 1956; the Symphonic Variations on 12 and 13 May 1955. Monaural recording; total time: 53:35.
For classical music enthusiasts interested in the Czech repertoire and historical performances of Dvořák.
