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I have been on a Má Vlast blast tonight, first up was Kuchar's splendid recording on Brilliant Classics and then this:



Bedrich Smetana
Má Vlast
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Rafael Kubelik - conducting.

I am ashamed to say that I had forgotten just how good this performance really is, it is imbued with emotion and the sound of the CPO, and in particular the woodwinds, is such a delight.
Highly recommended.

^^ that's a truly beautiful and historically important recording, Sean...



am presently listening to the lively, dainty little Violin & Harpsichord Concerto on disk 2...

This is a marvellous Trout full of wonderful, sparkling playing that is full of vitality.

Haydn Cello Concertos 1 & 2.

^^ I have those on the same disk as the Boccherini, Fergus.. they are muscular but very fine interpretations...

I recently bought the Walevska set for comparison, which are also great... and a little more dainty

Jared wrote:^^ I have those on the same disk as the Boccherini, Fergus.. they are muscular but very fine interpretations...

I recently bought the Walevska set for comparison, which are also great... and a little more dainty

That is what I always liked about Du Pré....she was a passionate musician and wore her heart on her sleeve.

^^ I don't mean to contradict, but she doesn't seem to be wearing any sleeves... ;-)

I really like these works and I find that these are very good versions.