It reinforces my belief that Dvorak was a really clever symphonist, better than he is usually given credit for. It's a similar pattern to many well-known composers, that they are known for some works, and others are obscure as anything.
Indeed, a magnificent symphonist. I have a soft spot for No 2. It's the neglect of Dvorak's symphonies (finely crafted, beautifully orchestrated, tersely argued, and full of melodic invention) that causes my dismay over the blind admiration for others - merely because those others were born in Austria :(
