Dvořák - Slavonic Dances

Penguin guide 3 stars.

The Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1919 and based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, became a state-supported institution in 1974, leading to significant improvements. Notable conductors like Christoph Eschenbach and Leif Segerstam have led the orchestra. The orchestra has collaborated with world-renowned artists and toured extensively in cities like Rome, Vienna, and Moscow, and countries including Poland, Finland, and the Soviet Union. This album features Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 and Op. 72, conducted by Leif Segerstam. Dvořák, deeply influenced by Czech folk music, composed these dances to great acclaim, capturing the essence of traditional rhythms and melodies.