Repertoire: The BEST Dvořák Symphony Cycles

Given Dvořák's acknowledged importance and popularity, there are surprisingly few complete cycles of the nine symphonies, although fortunately most of them are good to excellent. The reason for this odd situation stems primarily from the tendency to dismiss his early works--quite unfairly in my opinion. So here are all the complete sets that you need to know about, along with a musical example (courtesy of Brilliant Classics) that may surprise you.