Dvorak: Cello Concerto / Silent Woods / Romance / etc

Antonín Dvořák's Cello Concerto is considered the finest of his concertos, and arguably the greatest of all such works for the cello, with its majestic character, imposing themes and moods of intense drama and warm lyricism.

The nostalgic Silent Woods and the sprightly, eloquent Rondo in G minor both predate the concerto, while the songful Romance in F minor contrasts with the virtuoso brilliance of the Mazurek in E minor. Conducted by Walter Susskind and performed by soloists who were legends in their lifetime - violinist Ruggiero Ricci and cellist Zara Nelsova - these recordings are acclaimed classics.

The Elite Recordings for VOX by legendary producers Marc Aubort and Joanna Nickrenz are considered by audiophiles to be amongst the finest sounding examples of orchestral recordings.

'The performances are never less than solid, expertly played and musically rewarding.' - The New York Times

'I find Nelsova and Susskind immeasurably superior to either [Rostropovich/Karajan or Du Pré/Celibidache]. Listen for example to the desolate passage for cello in the first movement with the flute's ghostly counter-theme and how Susskind has so adroitly worked on the string tone colouring in the preceding tutti to prepare the ground for Nelsova's entry here… you will gain a great understanding of the work's strength and meaning when you listen to Nelsova and Susskind and much more besides.' - MusicWeb International on the Cello Concerto