Suk: Summer Tale Op. 29/Fantastic Scherzo Op. 25

Suk: Summer Tale Op. 29/Fantastic Scherzo Op. 25

Cross the openhearted geniality of DvorÃ¡k with the large scale and experimental fervor of Mahler and you have Josef Suk, a pupil of DvorÃ¡k whose life was changed forever when his wife (DvorÃ¡k's daughter) died young. The resulting anguish is where the Mahler element comes in. These works are not as filled with pain and grief as Suk's astonishing Asrael Symphony. In fact, the Scherzo is as happy as DvorÃ¡k's famous Scherzo capriccioso. But the broad range and sheer size of Summer Tale (about 50 minutes) are thoroughly Mahlerian, the music consistently involving and captivating. Mackerras, who studied under the great Czech conductor Vaclav Talich, is as completely attuned to Suk's idiom as the orchestra is, and the resulting performances, abetted by excellent sound, are real winners. Highly recommended, especially to lovers of late romanticism. --Leslie Gerber
Country USA
Manufacturer Decca
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2000-03-14
UnitCount 1
UPCs 028946644324
EANs 0028946644324