<h1><strong>Recording: Dvorak Chamber Orchestra</strong></h1>
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<p>Gonna keep it short today. Pavel Vranicky is a Czech (Moravian) composer who lived in Vienna and was a contemporary of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. And from what little I've listened to him, he seems like a composer that might be considered among there ranks in some alternate universe. He was well respected at the time, especially as a conductor, with Beethoven and Haydn seeking him out to perform their works (again, my sources are wikipedia, the only thing I let myself read before writing these). He seems to skew more on the Classical side (from what I've heard of him), and is no lesser of a tune-writer or orchestrator than Mozart or Haydn to my ears.</p>
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<p>This symphony in C minor is in many ways an ideal Classical symphony. Not one of the exceptional ones that get played mostly today, but certainly solid. The orchestration is excellent, the melodies are all memorable, there aren't any awkward moments to be found. There are some dramatic moments, some light ones, some playful ones, some stately. If, like myself, you are just as impressed by the craftsmanship of composers (especially from the Classical and Baroque eras) as the artistry of them, then you should definitely check this one out.</p>
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<p>What the hell... let's do Czech Composers this week
<h1><strong>Tomorrow: Josef Foerster Symphony #4 - 'Easter Eve'
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