Dvořák ① Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 "From the New World" ② Overture "In Nature's Realm," Op. 91 ③ Overture "Carnival," Op. 92 Conductor: Karel Ančerl Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: 1961 This is a representative recording by Ančerl, a renowned conductor who adorned the second golden age of the Czech Philharmonic. It's a refined yet unpretentious performance with woodwinds and brass, tight strings, and the exquisite roar of timpani and cymbals. It evokes a sense of ethnic nostalgia while also possessing a modern sharpness, resulting in a dignified and fresh performance. In the fourth movement of "New World," you can't help but feel your heart race. The fresh sound quality, which rivals the latest recordings, is also appealing. It's a very rich sound with a clear sense of detail, which is hard to believe was recorded in 1961. You'll be amazed by Ančerl's artistry, which allows the music to resonate freely, delicately, and grandly. This tragic, great conductor, who overcame the misfortune of having his parents and family murdered at Auschwitz, adorned the second golden age of the Czech Philharmonic, was forced to emigrate due to the "Prague Spring" incident, and died in North America. His dignified and fresh performance, which maintains ethnic sentiment while being permeated with a modern sensibility, is surprisingly fresh for a recording from the early 1960s. The tempo is somewhat fast, and the performance is rather subdued, but at key points, he subtly highlights specific instruments, slightly changes the tempo and expression, and provides a three-dimensional sound, making it a performance that truly seems to have thoroughly researched this piece. Also, the unity of the music within the woodwind and brass sections is superb. Without using exaggerated expressions, he conveys what needs to be heard, giving a deep impression; this is what a true great conductor can do. I personally think this is a performance that ranks quite high among the many famous recordings. The overall scale and sense of composition are stable, and while it seems to flow smoothly, you'll be surprised by the diverse expressiveness if you listen carefully. And above all, the timpani in the 1st and 4th movements have such a sharp, hard sound that it's vivid. While the Kertész and Klemperer recordings are also good, this performance surpasses them. The recording is also good, so I highly recommend listening to this CD. Domestic version [Out of print] No obi, no scratches on the disc surface ☆Bulk purchase discount available (comment in advance) 　150 yen off for each additional item 　150 yen off all items for 10 or more items (Please refrain from discounts on single purchases)