Symphony no. 8
Album by Antonín Dvořák & Wiener Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 8 in G major is the eighth symphony by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák, composed in 1889. The work, rooted in the Romantic orchestral tradition, features lyrical melodies, folk-inspired themes and colourful orchestration that convey a pastoral, buoyant character and represents a mature point in Dvořák's career following his earlier nationalistic works.
First released: 1965
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- 1.Symphony no. 8 in G, op. 88, B163: I. Allegro con brio9:57
- 2.Symphony no. 8 in G, op. 88, B163: II. Adagio11:12
- 3.Symphony no. 8 in G, op. 88, B163: III. Scherzo: Allegretto grazioso6:10
- 4.Symphony no. 8 in G, op. 88, B163: IV. Allegro ma non troppo9:37
