Slavonic Dances Op. 72/B. 147, Nos. 1-4, critical edition
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SKU: AP.36-A717702
Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Otakar Sourek. This edition: Critical Editions. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Edwin F. Kalmus - Critical Editions. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). LudwigMasters Publications #36-A717702. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-A717702).UPC: 735816324414. English.
Two series of Slavonic Dances, each of them consisting of eight numbers and separated by eight years, were composed by Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904). The idea was suggested to the composer by the publisher, N. Simrock, following the publisher's introduction to Dvorák's Moravian Duets by Johannes Brahms. Understanding the national characteristics and talent of the hitherto unkown Czech composer, Simrock suggested he create a series of Slavonic Dances in a style similar to that which had recently proved so successful in the base of Brahms' Hungarian Dances. Using only the rhythms as the most characteristic and expressive element of Slavonic music rather than original folk dance songs, Dvorák quickly completed the second series of eight (Opus 72) for piano duet, often also orchestrating them while still composing. Considered one of the most personal, nationally most characteristic, and most famous of Dvorák's works, this critical edition of Op. 72, Nos. 1-4 by Otakar ourek was based on original sources. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(2-3): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).
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