I heard this for the first time just recently with the CSO performance with Blomstedt, who is 95 years old, conducting. I was blown away at how melodic and beautifully orchestrated it was. I'm sad this is not played as often, because the 9th overshadows it. This deserves more love.
Like this symphony the first time I heard it decades ago. “Big announcement for simple things” is such an insight to understand the music. Thank you Alondra for the commentary.
I wrote an analysis of this while in college. Thank you for the additional insights and historical information. The first time I heard it I was hooked the moment I heard that initial flute entrance. Absolutely lovely! PS...have played it (timpani.) Wonderful to hear it from "inside" the orchestra.
It is all extremely simple: Antonín Dvořák was not just a great composer but also a prolific dancer and his 8th symphony was a Dance Symphony, just like Beethoven´s 7th ... Just listen to Dvořák´s famous "Slavonic Dances" (originally composed for 4-hand piano and later transcribed for symphonic orchestra, maybe his best and most inspired work) ... Therefore, simply conduct his 8th symphony like a never-ending dance and "There we have it!"
“Dark and obscure Eastern European”? Neither dark, nor obscure, nor eastern. Bohemia is in Central Europe, and Central Europe is one of the great crucibles of Western Civilization.
I heard this for the first time just recently with the CSO performance with Blomstedt, who is 95 years old, conducting. I was blown away at how melodic and beautifully orchestrated it was. I'm sad this is not played as often, because the 9th overshadows it. This deserves more love.
You are so right, it´s a fantastic piece!
Like this symphony the first time I heard it decades ago. “Big announcement for simple things” is such an insight to understand the music. Thank you Alondra for the commentary.
I wrote an analysis of this while in college. Thank you for the additional insights and historical information. The first time I heard it I was hooked the moment I heard that initial flute entrance. Absolutely lovely! PS...have played it (timpani.) Wonderful to hear it from "inside" the orchestra.
I'm currently playing this with my orchestra and the better I get to know it the more I'm in love with this music.
Fantastic video!! Please more of that :))
It is all extremely simple: Antonín Dvořák was not just a great composer but also a prolific dancer and his 8th symphony was a Dance Symphony, just like Beethoven´s 7th ... Just listen to Dvořák´s famous "Slavonic Dances" (originally composed for 4-hand piano and later transcribed for symphonic orchestra, maybe his best and most inspired work) ... Therefore, simply conduct his 8th symphony like a never-ending dance and "There we have it!"
Maravillosa y querida Alondra, eres la mejor. Bravo...¡¡👏💖👏
Awesome analogy :)
BRAVA!!!!
I would love & be honored to perform Dvorak 8 with her.
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Alondra te amo
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Too good and very informative
😍 thanks for these videos!
It's our pleasure. We're glad you liked it! 😊
First heard it 40 years ago in saltlakecity, conducted by seji Ozawa.
Yes beautiful ❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Hey DW, could you make a video showcasing Alma Deutscher? Have a good weekend
That would be awesome
“Dark and obscure Eastern European”? Neither dark, nor obscure, nor eastern. Bohemia is in Central Europe, and Central Europe is one of the great crucibles of Western Civilization.