A wonderful collection of some of Dvorak's vocal gems, including his early success, the Moravian Duets!
In 2004, Bernarda Fink released a recording of Dvorák songs that created a genuine sensation, winning numerous awards including a Diapason de l'Année. Now, eight years later, she returns to the music of Dvorák, this time teaming up with young soprano Genia Kühmeier for an album of solo songs and duets. Kühmeier takes the lead in the Gypsy Melodies, songs that blend a striking range of color with a subtle use of the folk idiom. A highlight of the disc is a selection of thirteen of the Moravian Duets, works that brought the young Dvorák fame far beyond his homeland. Completing this vocal portrait are Fink's solemn interpretations of the Biblical Songs, possibly Dvorák's finest effort in the genre.
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