Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 & Op. 72

Album by Antonín Dvořák & Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Yoel Levi

Slavonic Dances, Opp. 46 and 72 is a set of orchestral dances by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák, originally composed in 1878 (Op. 46) and 1886 (Op. 72). Drawing on Bohemian and broader Slavic folk rhythms and modal harmonies, the pieces combine lively dance metres, contrasting slow episodes and colourful orchestration, and they helped establish Dvořák's international reputation while exemplifying the 19th-century interest in national musical idioms.
First released: 15th August 2006

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    No. 1 in C major, Presto
    3:49
  2. 2.
    No. 2 in E minor, Allegretto grazioso
    5:02
  3. 3.
    No. 3 in A-flat major, Poco allegro
    4:28
  4. 4.
    No. 4 in F major, Tempo di minuetto
    6:30
  5. 5.
    No. 5 in A major, Allegro vivace
    3:09
  6. 6.
    No. 6 in D major, Allegretto scherzando
    5:06
  7. 7.
    No. 7 in C minor, Allegro assa
    3:14
  8. 8.
    No. 8 in G minor, Presto
    4:02
  9. 9.
    No. 1 in B major, Molto vivace
    4:13
  10. 10.
    No. 2 in E minor, Allegretto scherzando
    5:47
  11. 11.
    No. 3 in F major, Allegro
    3:27
  12. 12.
    No. 4 in D-flat major, Allegretto grazioso
    4:56
  13. 13.
    No. 5 in B-flat minor, Poco adagio
    2:41
  14. 14.
    No. 6 in B-flat major, Moderato, quasi minuetto
    3:52
  15. 15.
    No. 7 in C major, Allegro vivace
    3:09
  16. 16.
    No. 8 in A-flat major, Grazioso e lento, ma non troppo, quasi tempo di valse
    7:35