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Antonin Dvorak, Valery Polyansky, Russian State Symphonic Choir
Dvorák: Mass in D major; Te Deum
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Mass for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major, B.175 (Op. 86): 1. Kyrie
2. Mass for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major, B.175 (Op. 86): 2. Gloria
3. Mass for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major, B.175 (Op. 86): 3. Credo
4. Mass for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major, B.175 (Op. 86): 4. Sanctus
5. Mass for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major, B.175 (Op. 86): 5. Benedictus
6. Mass for vocal soloists, chorus & orchestra in D major, B.175 (Op. 86): 6. Agnus Dei
7. Te Deum for soprano, bass, chorus & orchestra, B. 176 (Op. 103) (once listed as Opp. 93 & 98): 1. Te Deum laudamus
8. Te Deum for soprano, bass, chorus & orchestra, B. 176 (Op. 103) (once listed as Opp. 93 & 98): 2. Tu rex gloriae, Christe
9. Te Deum for soprano, bass, chorus & orchestra, B. 176 (Op. 103) (once listed as Opp. 93 & 98): 3. Aeterna fac cum Sanctis tuis in glo
10. Te Deum for soprano, bass, chorus & orchestra, B. 176 (Op. 103) (once listed as Opp. 93 & 98): 4. Dignare, Domine, die isto sine pecc

CD Details

All Artists: Antonin Dvorak, Valery Polyansky, Russian State Symphonic Choir, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Marina Meshcheriakova
Title: Dvorák: Mass in D major; Te Deum
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 1/21/1997
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 095115950524

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Dvorák's Mass in D is a pretty, relaxed little piece, originally composed for choir and organ and later orchestrated. The Te Deum, by contrast, is a vivacious masterpiece from his American period. Unfortunately, neither work is all that well performed or recorded here. The Russian performers bring a wholly inappropriate heaviness to music which ought to sound fresh and light. There are finer performances of both works on London and Supraphon, so this is no real loss. --David Hurwitz

CD Reviews

Pretty and Relaxed?!?

Sui Generis | 06/09/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Mass in D is a "pretty, relaxed little piece"? Dvorak's Mass in D is not to be patronized. It deserves better. It is vigorous, beautiful, nuanced, and contains huge contrasts in dynamics and tone that make it more than a bit of flowery music."

Mass is superb; Te Deum is irritating

Eric S. Kim | Southern California | 04/04/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'm familiar with Valery Polyansky and the RSS Orchestra & Cappella, and they've floored me again with this CD. Mass in D Major is a stunning piece of art. It reminds me of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis for its ethereal atmosphere; that's how good this is. The "Kyrie" and "Benedictus" sequences are a treat for the ears.

The one big problem I have with this CD is the Te Deum. Personally, I find this piece overly verbose and dull. It didn't work for me. The soloists did a good job, however.

If it weren't for the Te Deum, I would've given this an A+. Instead, it's a B+. Very good CD, and still recommendable."