Alisa Weilerstein - Dvorak (2014) [MP3-320kbps] torrent

American cellist Alisa Weilerstein, described by the New York Times as one of the most exciting American cellists of the new generation, follows her critically acclaimed Decca debut recording of Elgars Cello Concerto with a vital new interpretation of Dvoraks Cello Concerto, coupled with some of his best-known melodies. This album captures the essential spirit of one of the greatest of all Romantic composers, reflecting Dvoraks deep-rooted love for his homeland.

Alisa Weilerstein joins forces with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and its Czech Music Director, Jiri Bìlohlavek in a terrific and deeply authentic musical partnership. This radiant performance of the Cello Concerto was recorded in Pragues Rudolfinum, where Dvorak himself conducted the Czech Philharmonics inaugural concert in 1896. Other works on the album were recorded in the USA Dvoraks adopted second homeland.


1. Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104 - 1. Allegro
2. Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104 - 2. Adagio ma non troppo
3. Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104 - 3. Finale (Allegro moderato)
4. Dvorák: Lasst Mich Alein, Op.82
5. Dvorák: Rondo in G minor, Op.94 - version for Cello and Piano - Rondo In G Minor, Op.94
6. Dvorák: Goin' Home
7. Dvorák: Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55 No.4
8. Dvorák: Silent Woods, Op.68/5 - version for Cello and Piano - Silent Woods
9. Dvorák: Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G minor Op. 46, No. 8