Nine Sketches of Dvořák

Synopsis

Documentary to the complete Dvorak Symphonies Cycle recorded in the Rudolfinum, Prague, by Czech Philharmonic under the baton of chief conductor Jiří Bělohlávek: Alongside the performances in concert, the symphonic cyle is presented in a special interpretative version in which conductor Jiří Bělohlávek explains how each symphony came to be written and highlights the key musical features of the individual movements. Jiří Bělohlávek visits important places in the composer’s life, interviews experts and key figures and investigates how his symphonies came to be so successful.

Additional Info

• No: A98050002
• Composer: Antonín Dvořák
• Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek
• Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic
• Artists: Czech Philharmonic
• Production year: 2014
• Run time: 01:00:00
• Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
• Producers: A production of CZECH TELEVISION and the CZECH PHILHARMONIC in co-production with UNITEL CLASSICA
• Format: HDTV