Dvorak "From the new world" - best recording?

Posted by: Anders on 13 December 2005

What are your votes for the best recording of Dvorak's "From the new world"?

My 2 favorites

1. Vaclav Talish with Chech Philarmonic (1950'es)

2. Ference Fricsay with Berlin Philarmonic

Any other recommended recordings?

Anders

Posted on: 13 December 2005 by fred simon

I highly recommend the luminous rendition by Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra.

Fred

Posted on: 13 December 2005 by Steve S1

Kubelik on DG, possibly in the "Originals" series now. Solti on Decca is enjoyable and very well recorded.

Posted on: 13 December 2005 by graham55

I have the Kubelik/Berlin Philharmonic version mentioned by Steve, and it's a great performance which is always highly recommended in all the serious record guides. It's available in DG's Originals series, coupled with an equally great Dvorak Eighth from the same forces.

I don't know those mentioned by Anders or Fred.

Graham

Posted on: 13 December 2005 by Todd A

Kubelik's DG recording is the best I've heard, though Leonard Bernstein's CBS/Sony recording is a high-voltage affair, and Bruno Walter's recording is quite fine, too.