Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70 / The Water Goblin

Album by Antonín Dvořák & Česká filharmonie & Zdeněk Košler

Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70, is a symphonic work composed by Antonín Dvořák in 1885. The symphony is noted for its dramatic intensity and thematic cohesion, reflecting Dvořák's response to personal grief and his ambition to establish himself within the European symphonic tradition. The Water Goblin, Op. 107, is a symphonic poem composed by Dvořák in 1896. This piece musically narrates the dark tale of a water goblin who lures a young girl to her doom, showcasing Dvořák's skill in orchestral storytelling and his engagement with Czech folklore.