Dvořák - Symphony No. 7 in D minor | Cristian Măcelaru | WDR Symphony Orchestra

Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 7 in D minor op. 70, played by the WDR Symphony Orchestra under the baton of its chief conductor Cristian Măcelaru. Recorded live on 27.01.2024 in the Kölner Philharmonie.
Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No. 7 in D minor op. 70
00:00:00 I. Allegro maestoso
00:11:20 II. Poco adagio
00:21:00 III. scherzo. Vivace
00:28:42 IV. Finale. Allegro
WDR Symphony Orchestra
Cristian Măcelaru, conductor
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Introduction to the work:
In the case of Antonín Dvořák and his Seventh Symphony, it was not a musician but another work of music that inspired him to compose it: the Third of his revered role model Johannes Brahms. Dvořák was deeply impressed by the dramatic seriousness of this symphony. This was now the benchmark that the Czech composer wanted to use as a guide for his next symphony. His musical, joyous Sixth had already been written four years earlier. A request from London came in very handy for Dvořák. The Philharmonic Society there commissioned him to compose a symphony. This gave him the opportunity to try his hand at realizing his ambitious goals. On December 13, 1884, he threw himself into the work. And the demands on himself were avowedly high: "I am currently working on a new symphony (for London), and everywhere I think of nothing but my new work, which must have the power to move the whole world, and God grant that it will!"
First of all, however, the London audience had to be "moved". On April 22, 1885, the time had come: Dvořák took to the conductor's podium at St James's Hall in London and conducted the premiere of his Seventh himself. And the audience? They were enraptured! The composer reported back to his Bohemian homeland: "I can't tell you how much the English honor me!" He continues: "I'm being written about everywhere and they say I'm the lion of this year's music season in London." Not a bad choice, this comparison with the king of beasts. Because of Dvořák's nine symphonies, the seventh is clearly the most passionate, the most dramatic. The first movement begins with dark timbres, only to immediately roar into action. The second movement oscillates between the idyllic and the tragic, while the scherzo is captivating in that the actual theme is always accompanied by a counter-theme. The finale radiates fiery furor, but also offers glittering jubilation. Without a doubt, Dvořák's Seventh is the most emotionally intense of his symphonies.
(Text: Otto Hagedorn)

[@mauroantonio4320]

This is a madness pure emotion, passion, crash, blow , explotion, storm,calm , love, encounter.

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[@galinakrivulin6767]

What an exceptional interpretation of Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No.7 I streamed on tv earlier! No surprise, expecting only the best when an amazing conductor Cristian Macelaru is leading the great WDR Symphony Orchestra. Thank you all. Thank you,WDR Klassik for upload.

[@WDRKlassik]

You are welcome, thank you!

[@galinakrivulin6767]

@@WDRKlassik My pleasure.

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[@martavdz4972]

If you love Antonín Dvořák´s music, I recommend taking a train from Prague Masarykovo to Nelahozeves-zámek. Dvořák was born right next to that train stop and when you get off the train there, you can see his music. The neat cozy village, the small chapel, the long running railway tracks, the mighty river Vltava in its rocky valley and over it, on the cliff, the Renaissance chateau. I had a vague feeling I´d been there before. Then I remembered: no, I hadn´t, but I know Dvořák´s music... It has sharp contrasts like the contrast between the cozy village and the rocky valley. It moves forward fast like the trains and majestically like the river, it´s neat and humble like the chapel, down-to-earth like the village, dramatic like those rocky cliffs, and level-headed and never overdone, like the small symmetrical Renaissance chateau...

[@WDRKlassik]

Sounds beautiful, thank you for the recommendation!

[@alenaadamkova7617]

Now also you can go by bus to Vysoká Museum, they do the Opera pieces there at places where he composed Rusalka or other pieces outside Museum. He liked to cpompose there 5 months every year, during summer. They do also programs for kids. The singers were singing also inside the gazebo where the Rusalka was written. It was written in several gazebos and on his walks in nature. Thye do also seminars etc.

[@dondrewecki1909]

WUNDEBAR! WONDERFUL. What a great gift, WDR!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 🥰

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Omg, I luv this one so this is a treasure to see 'n' hear!

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[@craigkowald3055]

The number one piece I want to perform that I have not yet done. 1885 was a banner year for symphonies. Both this and Brahms 4!

[@WDRKlassik]

Do you know our version of Brahms 4 with Cristian Măcelaru: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmnShn-mnJacgrssi=4ye-0ZIqOy0kfvfH ?

[@Daniela17097]

Toller Komponist, toller Dirigent, tolles Orchester 😊! Ich schätze es sehr, dass WDR Sinfonie Orchester mehr von ihren Konzerten frei gibt und mehrere Konzerten live auf KZbin überträgt. Dankeee 🙏! Frohe Feiertage🙏!

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[@briancrowle6290]

That was truly uplifting and exquisitely beautiful. But more than that, the amazing rapport between conductor and orchestra brought the music to life so vividly, I was carried along with it, note by note, phrase by phrase, from the mysterious beginning to the triumphant resolution at the end. What a wonderful journey with these talented musicians. WunDerbaR indeed! Thank you so, so much.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you for your kind words! We're very happy that you enjoyed our rendition 🤗

[@paullewis2413]

Dvorak’s finest symphony and testament to him being one of the finest composers of the Romantic era. Thanks for the upload. Outstanding interpretation. ❤

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much! We're glad that you enjoy our performance 🥰

[@mariainesdeandradealcantar3263]

❤️❤️❤️🎼🎼🎼👏👏👏

[@evashelton3162]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@philippedesaint-martin4815]

Cette interprétation est non seulement remarquable mais de plus la mise en image, la prise de son sont superbes. Dommage que le public soit ignare à ce point (le chef aurait dû faire comprendre que l'on n'applaudit QU'À LA FIN, et encore pas immédiatement pour laisser mourir la dernière note). Je vais télécharger tout ça et couperai les bruits parasites.

[@jeremypresle3412]

Voilà au moins un public historiquement informé qui applaudit là où le compositeur lui-même l'aurait voulu. N'en déplaise aux snobs qui en savent moins que ceux sur qui ils jettent l'opprobre mais ne manquent jamais une occasion de démontrer leur manque de culture et de civilité.

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Happy Easter of love for Renaissance spirit, every Spring season reminds us how life must go on, we have to find the strength to get born again from the own ashes and ...face the fate challenges, music is very helpfull indeed🎉❤🎉

[@WDRKlassik]

Happy Easter!