Antonin Dvořàk – Symphony no.8 – II. Adagio

Often described as the most varied slow movement in Dvořák’s symphonic works, this Adagio offers a kaleidoscopic range of moods and rich instrumental imagery.

The movement juxtaposes somber passages, such as a funeral march, with cheerful, bird-like folk song sections.

🎻: The University of Cape Town Symphony Orchestra
📸: The South African College of Music, UCT
📍: The Baxter Theatre

The work contains passages reserved for virtuosos and requires a high level of technical mastery to perform successfully.

An absolute honour to have the exceptional Danè van Graan creating magic on the grand piano.

🎹: Danè van Graan
📸: The South African College of Music, UCT
🎻: The University of Cape Town Symphony Orchestra
📍: The Baxter Theatre


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