Dvorák's solemnly lyrical setting of the Stabat Mater is one of the glories of 19th-century choral music, and this has always been regarded as one of its finest performances. Rafael Kubelík had few equals in this repertoire, and he knew just how to achieve the maximum of expression with a minimum of hesitation and dragging--critical in a work that is largely meditation and sorrowful reflection. A twofer price, this is the version to have. --David Hurwitz