Dvorak: Slavonic Dances - Czech Philharmonic - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

A celebration of Bohemian spirit and rhythmic brilliance, Antonín Dvo ák’s Slavonic Dances come to life in a vibrant new recording by the Czech Philharmonic, led by the masterful Sir Simon Rattle. These vivid orchestral gems, full of rhythmic vitality, folkloric color, and lyrical charm, are central to Dvo ák’s legacy and pivotal in defining a Czech national sound. Composed at a turning point in the composer’s career, the Slavonic Dances radiate with joy, invention, and national character—qualities that captivated audiences across Europe and beyond. As Principal Guest Conductor: Rafael Kubelík Chair, Sir Simon Rattle has already graced the label alongside the orchestra and Magdalena Kožená with Czech Songs (2024) and Folk Songs (2023). This release continues the exclusive collaboration between PENTATONE and the Czech Philharmonic (awarded Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year in 2024), committed to bringing Czech music to life on a global stage. It follows the acclaimed recordings of Dvo ák’s Symphonies Nos. 7, 8 &; 9 (2024) and, 2025’s winner of the BBC Music Magazine Orchestral Award, Smetana’s Má Vlast with Chief Conductor and Music Director, Semyon Bychkov, as well as Dvorak‘s Legends and Rhapsodies with Tomáš Netopil.

Label: Pentatone | Origin: Holland