The concerto alone would justify purchase of this CD, but the real excitement begins with the coupled Golden Spinning Wheel, where Harnoncourt's deep immersion in Dvorák's idiom results in an authentic-sounding and highly idiosyncratic reading. This symphonic poem is the composer's longest and most complex, yet these factors present little challenge in Harnoncourt's hands as his emphasis on energized rhythms, textural clarity, and orchestral color make the music's differentiating sections and contrasting moods easily perceptible. The Concertgebouw plays brilliantly and beautifully, especially the woodwinds, sounding vibrant in their various solo passages. Teldec's recording team faithfully relays the spacious acoustic of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw with clarity and (at higher volumes) satisfying impact. If you're unfamiliar with these works, you're in for a real treat. [3/25/2004]