The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces its second release on the MSO label in partnership with LSO Live – Dvorák: Symphonies 5 and 6 with conductor Jaime Martin, which is available now for pre-order before release on November 22.
The musical exploration of Czech composer Antonin Dvorák’s many works has been an ongoing passion of Chief Conductor Jaime Martin since 2022.
Performances of Dvorák’s fifth and sixth symphonies were artistic highlights of the MSO’s second season under Martín’s baton.
Martin shares the origin of his Dvorák journey. “The music of Antonín Dvorák remains close to my heart.
“The nostalgia that his music provides for one’s home country has accompanied me since I first heard my father’s LP of the New World Symphony when I was 10 years old.
“It has been my great honour to begin a Dvorák recording project with the world-class musicians of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.”
Dvorák’s Sixth Symphony is heavily inspired by the music of Brahms and Wagner, along with his signature incorporation of elements from Bohemian folk music.
Described as one of the most majestic in the symphonic literature, its grand, sweeping melodies take us on a journey ending in radiant, sunny high spirits.
Dvorák: Symphonies 5 and 6 will be released on Friday, November 22 on CD (Hybrid SACD) and via all major streaming and download services.
The album is now available for pre-order, and a track from the album, (Dvorák: Symphony No. 5, I. Allegro ma non troppo) will be released as a single to coincide.
mso.com.au

• Cheryl Threadgold