Dvorak Symphony No.9 Kertesz Esoteric Decca 180g LP SXL 2289

Dvorak Symphony No.9 in E minor op.95 "From the New World"

Istvan Kertesz conducting the Wiener Philharmoniker

audiophile Esoteric 180g Vinyl LP ESLD-10001

Reissue of Decca SXL 2289

audiophile 180g pure virgin vinyl edition

Esoteric Mastering

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The imposing size of the stance and the thick way the orchestra resonates may be the result of an attempt to capture this piece symphonically, but in this way it is far superior to Karajan's and others'. It is not merely a symphonic interpretation, because it contains all kinds of diverse elements. The tempo moves widely and frequently, but in some cases they enliven the music intensely, while in other cases it performs with a nostalgic sentiment. The strings fully utilize the virtues of the Vienna Philharmonic to express the elegant nuances of longing to their heart's content, while the brass demand a rough-hewn intensity that one would not expect from the Vienna Philharmonic to portray an earthy aspect of the piece. The power of the timpani is also evident. I must say that it is a truly a magnificent, all-encompassing, ideal "New World”.