Josef Suk was both a renowned violinist and composer, and his works rest comfortably alongside those of Dvořák, his teacher. This 1995 Supraphon recording pairs Dvořák's great Violin Concerto in A minor with Suk's own Romance and Fantasy, creating a cohesive portrait of late 19th-century Bohemian string writing. The Concerto is romantic and technically demanding, full of lyrical sweep and real technical brilliance. Under conductor Karel Ančerl, the Czech Philharmonic plays with rich, unaffected tone and genuine depth. The music feels lived-in and human, never merely virtuosic. Essential for anyone exploring Czech Romantic chamber and solo writing.