SPF: Tchaikovsky vs. Dvorak

[MN Dave]

SPF = Silly Poll Friday 

[karlhenning]

You are an evil, evil man.

I voted for Tchaikovsky.

Another day, though, I'd vote for Dvořák . . . .

[Sergeant Rock]

I marginally prefer Dvorak's symphonies (at least I listen to them far more). Definitely prefer Dvorak's chamber music. Tchaikovsky wins in the opera category, and ballet. The short orchestral works are a toss up. The concertos...wow, the violin and three piano concertos vs the cello, piano and violin concertos. Conclusion: you are an evil, evil man.

Sarge

[Carolus]

Dvorak had two cello concertos.

[Lethevich]

Chamber music = Dvořák
Symphonic poems = Dvořák
Symphonies = Tchaikovsky
Operas = tie
Choral = Dvořák
Piano = Tchaikovsky
Concerti = Tchaikovsky
Songs = Tie

Result = Tie

Edit: Come to think of it, Tchaikovsky could win operas, due to the richness and depth of his output, and Dvořák's songs could charm their way to victory, which means the new result is:

Tie

[Tapio Dmitriyevich]

If I had to choose: Dvorak, because of later Symphonies, Cello Concerto and Tone poems.

[Sergeant Rock]

Dvorak had two cello concertos.

Damn...that would tip the balance. Can I change my vote, Dave? 

Sarge

[MN Dave]

Damn...that would tip the balance. Can I change my vote, Dave? 

Sarge

I dunno. 

[Brian]

Well, I'm listening to Dvorak right now.  [Piano Concerto, Richter/Kleiber]

Dvorak is my compositional soul mate, the composer whose music just sounds, to me, like me. So as much as I like Tchaikovsky, he doesn't have a chance.

Looking at my 2010 listening log (product of a New Year's Resolution), I see I've listened to Dvorak 5 times in the last two weeks, versus 2 times for Tchaikovsky [leaders: 8 listens to Sibelius and 9 to Beethoven].

[Lethevich]

leaders: 8 listens to Sibelius and 9 to Beethoven

Oh, that's just asking for a poll

[MN Dave]

Oh, that's just asking for a poll

LvB, easy. 

[Bulldog]

Dvorak primarily because of his chamber music.

[kishnevi]

Dvorak.
In the right hands, Tchaikovsky is safe to handle, but I'm willing to swear that some performances of the Fifth and Sixth symphonies have produced diabetic comas.

[karlhenning]

I'm feeling the love.

[hornteacher]

Dvorak!

[DavidW]

Tchaikovsky due to lyrical yet catchy melody.

[WI Dan]

Dvořák .... by a country mile! 

Nothing against Tchaikovsky.  Dvořák's music is just very special to me.  Couldn't begin to explain why.  Maybe I have some Bohemian blood in my veins.

[eyeresist]

Tchaikovsky is one of those composers I overdosed on early on, and can never stand to hear again (or at least not yet).

[Archaic Torso of Apollo]

Dvorak primarily because of his chamber music.

Tchaikovsky is one of those composers I overdosed on early on, and can never stand to hear again (or at least not yet).

2 statements I agree with. I also prefer Dvorak's orchestral music to Tchaikovsky's.

Dvorak, like his friend Brahms, was a great chamber music composer.

[mc ukrneal]

2 statements I agree with. I also prefer Dvorak's orchestral music to Tchaikovsky's.

Dvorak, like his friend Brahms, was a great chamber music composer.

Funny -I would say:

Tchaikovsky, primarily because of his non-chamber music.
AND
Dvorak is one of those composers I overdosed on early on.

I really love both their music, but with Dvorak (like Beethoven) I rarely play his music due to overfamiliarity (except the less popular pieces or peieces I have heard less often). I never seem to tire of Tchaikovsky.