“Ma Vlast” Symphonic Poem no.2: “Vltava” (“The Moldau”)

~ Recording by The Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1The Moldau ("Vltava"), Symphonic Poem no. 2 From the Cycle, "My Country" ("Má Vlast")12:49Bedřich SmetanaBohemian Carnival: Smetana: The Moldau / Three Dances from "The Bartered Bride" / Dvořák: Carnival Overture / Four Slavonic DancesSmetana, Dvořák; The Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)BC 1268
1.1"The Moldau" ("Vltava")12:49Bedřich SmetanaCBS Great Performances, Volume 3: Smetana: Bartered Bride Dances / The Moldau / Dvorak: Carnival Overture / Four Slavonic DancesSmetana, Dvořák; The Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)MY 36716
1.5The Moldau ("Vltava"), Symphonic Poem no. 2 From the Cycle, "My Country" ("Má Vlast")12:51Bedřich SmetanaThe 100 Greatest Recordings Of All Time 89/90 : Orchestral Showpieces IVChicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner, George Szell & The Cleveland OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Franklin Mint Record SocietyFM10 89/90
1.8Má Vlast: II. The Moldau ("Vltava")12:50Bedřich SmetanaSymphony no. 9 "New World" / Carnival Overture / Slavonic Dances, op. 46, nos. 1 & 8 / Smetana: The MoldauDvořák, Smetana; Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum
CBS Records MasterworksMK 42417
1.1The Moldau12:52Bedřich SmetanaSmetana: The Moldau/Vltava / Three Dances From 'The Bartered Bride' / Dvořák: Carnival OvertureSmetana / Dvořák, The Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum + Compilation
CBS OdysseyMBK 44958
1.1"Ma Vlast" Symphonic Poem No.2: "Vltava" ("The Moldau")12:51Bedřich SmetanaSmetana: The Moldau / Dvorak: 4 DancesSmetana, Dvořák; Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)LMBK 44958
1.1"Ma Vlast" Symphonic Poem No.2: "Vltava" ("The Moldau")12:51Bedřich SmetanaSmetana: Bartered Bride Dances / The Moldau / Dvorak: Carnival Overture / Four Slavonic DancesSmetana, Dvořák; The Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-10-05
CBS Records MasterworksMYK 36716
1.6The Moldau12:48Bedřich SmetanaSymphony no. 7 / Carnival Overture / The Moldau / The Bartered Bride: Overture and Three DancesDvořák, Smetana; The Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum + Compilation
Sony ClassicalSS 89412
61.1The Moldau (Vltava): The First Source of the Moldau - The Second Source - Woods; Hunt. Allegro comodo non agitato / Peasant Wedding. L'istesso tempo ma moderato / Moonlight: Nymphs' Roundelay. L'istesso tempo / St. John's Rapids. Tempo I / The Moldau flows broadly onward. Più moto / Vyšehrad12:53Bedřich SmetanaThe Complete Columbia Album CollectionGeorge SzellOther + Compilation
  • XW2018-08-10
Sony Classical88985471852
1.5“The Moldau” Symphonic Poem no. 2 from the Cycle, “My Country”12:50Bedřich SmetanaDvořák: Symphony no. 9 “New World” / Smetana: MoldauDvořák, Smetana; The Cleveland Orchestra, George SzellAlbum
CBS Records MasterworksMYK 42530
Pseudo-Release
1.5Symphonic Poem No. 2 in E Minor From "My Fatherland" "The Moldau"12:56Bedřich Smetanaのだめカンタービレ La Folle Journee SelectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-04-18
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICC-680

Relationships

producer:Thomas Frost (classical music producer)
orchestra:The Cleveland Orchestra (from 1963-01-04 until 1963-01-05)
conductor:George Szell (conductor, pianist, composer) (from 1963-01-04 until 1963-01-05)
recorded at:Severance Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, United States (from 1963-01-04 until 1963-01-05)
recording of:Má vlast: II. Vltava, JB 1:112/2 (Die Moldau) (from 1963-01-04 until 1963-01-05)

Related works

Má vlast: II. Vltava, JB 1:112/2 (Die Moldau)

composer:Bedřich Smetana (composer) (from 1874-11-20 until 1874-12-08)
part of:Má vlast, JB 1:112 (My Country / My Fatherland) (part of collection) (order: 2)
is based on:La Mantovana
is the basis for:Die Blätter sind gefallen
Is uwe lamp wel brandend?
Ma rivière
arrangements:Má vlast: II. Vltava, JB 1:112/2 (Die Moldau) (catch-all for arrangements)
Vltava (for baritone and orchestra)
Vltava, op. 43