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Of the 4 recommendations I list here, if you can only have 1 recording, then this one would be my choice. Featuring Mstislav Rostropovich as the lead Cellist, and backed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra led by Herbert von Karajan, it is an impecible performance. Strong, bold and rich in its tones and melodies, this performance is hard pressed to be beat unless you are looking for an extra touch to this classical piece offered by my other recommendations.
As hard as it is to beat my first recommendation, Jacqueline Du Pre herself is an outstanding performer and many critics list this particular performance as one of her best, recorded at the hieght of her career. Coupled with Saint-Saens Cello Concerto, it is an absolute pleasure to listen to. You definately can not go wrong with this recording.
I have a confession. I am not the biggest fan of Yo-Yo Ma. He is a fabulous muscian with probably the widest repetior of any Cellist present or past. It is because of this huge variety though that I think his music lacks something for me in many of his recordings. This one however is of note, not only because of Dvorak's Cello Concerto, but also some of Dvorak's lesser known pieces which are paired with it in this CD.
This particular recording has made the list, because it features one of the top orchestra's in the world and also features Dvorak's two most notably works of art: Cello Concerto as well as Symphony No. 9. This recording is recommended for the buyer who is looking for a small and concise classical collection, getting 2 of Dvorak's best works on one CD.
Please note that all pics are linked to their respective CD's at Arkiv Music, the best place to buy classical music IMO. Enjoy!
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