When it comes to conducting Dvorak, Jose Serebrier isn't afraid to get mud on his boots...he presents a strong, thick-set Dvorak Seventh, managing some skilful transitions en route, in particular the way he glides from the Scherzo's first section to its more intensly expressive Trio...The final stomps and rages, much as it should, with few mannerisms

This is a superb performance, coming from a consistently undervalued conductor and a hard-working regional orchestra. Serebrier gets the glowering opening exactly right. The dotted rhythms possess just the right kick and the orchestra’s lower strings are suitably murky but always clearly defined. And despite the gloom, the outbursts of joy are thrilling...Serebrier’s recent Dvořák New World was impressive, and this is better still.