Dvořák Symphony No. 9 (Transcription for Piano Duet) Duo Solot

• Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884): Má Vlast, JB 1:112
• 1 II. Vltava (Die Moldau) 11:22
• 2 III. Sarka 10:32
• Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904): Symphony No. 9 Op. 95, From the New World
• 3 I. Adagio - Allegro molto 11:26
• 4 II. Largo 09:56
• 5 III. Molto vivace 07:59
• 6 IV. Allegro con fuoco 11:13
• Total Runtime 01:02:28

Info for Dvořák Symphony No. 9 (Transcription for Piano Duet)

Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák, those two Bohemians shaped by the history, traditions and nature of their beloved homeland, developed a music which, while national in spirit, also displays broader passions. Their notes conjure imposing narratives and vast landscapes, brought to vivid life by means of subtle coloration. Different as they were, the music of both men spanned the world, astonishingly free of the dictates of fashion and preserving a freshness that remains to this day. The transcriptions for piano duet (four hands) performed by the Duo Solot are from the composers themselves. It is a delight to note the quality of the pianistic writing in these arrangements, which showcase the resonant and percussive qualities of the instrument and its ability to project a mass of sound, yet also emphasise the clarity of the melodic and rhythmic discourse, precisely delineating the works’ polyphonic riches. In short, a perfect opportunity to discover these very familiar pieces with new ears…

Stéphanie Salmin, piano
Pierre Solot, piano

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