Bohemian Rhapsody - Dvorak: Cello Concerto

DOBRINSKY LITHUANIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SONDECKIS

Dvorak composed his Concerto in B minor between 1894 and 1895 during his obligation as professor at the New York Conservatory. Hanus Wihan, cellist of the Bohemian String Quartet had already asked him some time before to compose a concerto for his instrument, but Dvorak initially was rather reluctant to this idea. The final impulse, however, came after he had witnessed the world premiere of Irish composer Victor Herbert’s second cello concerto, which impressed him very much. This work is surrounded on this new release by other Dvorak cello gems, including “From the Bohemian Forest, Silent Woods,” and Rondo in G minor. Mark Drobinsky born in Baku, Russia, Mark Drobinsky studied with Mstislav Rostropovich at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow. He was awarded the first prize at the International Competition of Munich. He taught at the Gnessine Institute and left the USSR in 1974 to go to Israel before finally setting down in Paris. Mark Drobinsky has been a guest performer at the most prestigious festivals. He has been hailed by the critics as one of the masters of the cello. Although he has a firm hold on the classical repertory, he also passionately interested in discovering new works, and is an ardent champion of 20th-century music:

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