Symphony No. 8 - Antonín Dvorák
Information about Symphony No. 8 by Antonín Dvorák, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
A cheerful symphony that draws its inspiration from the Bohemian folk music that Dvorák loved.
The work was written in 1889, and is in the key of G major.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Chung (Deutsche Grammophon 469 046-2)
An outstanding recording, giving
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Myung-Whun Chung.
Deutsche Grammophon 469 046-2
Coupled with Symphony No. 6
Alsop (Naxos 8.572112)
Excellently detailed performances, well recorded.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop, 2008-09.
Naxos 8.572112
Coupled with Symphony No. 7
Giulini (AVRO/Radio4 6)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini, 1990.
AVRO/Radio4 6