Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Edited by Peter Jost. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Classical. 78 pages. G. Henle #HN1352. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481352).
ISBN 9790201813523. UPC: 888680683146. 9.25x12.25x0.229 inches.
Although Dvorák's stay in America (1892-95) was very successful, the composer suffered a good deal from homesickness. He had begun the string quartet in A flat major in New York, but continued with it only after his return to Bohemia in December 1895. There is no trace of the influence of Indian or African-American music in this, his final chamber work; rather, the piece is striking for the amount of cantabile themes and motives, and their contrasting and artistic treatment. It seems that his relief at seeing his children and family again directly influenced the work. Dvorák himself wrote in a letter during its composition that “Almighty God has granted us this cheerful moment, and thus we all feel unutterably happy.” This Henle publication is the first Urtext edition of the quartet since 1955.
About Henle Urtext
What I can expect from Henle Urtext editions:
error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues
preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work
Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions
most beautiful music engraving
page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
excellent print quality and binding
largest Urtext catalogue world-wide
longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions)
Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Edited by Peter Jost. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Classical. 78 pages. G. Henle #HN1352. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481352).
ISBN 9790201813523. UPC: 888680683146. 9.25x12.25x0.229 inches.
Although Dvorák's stay in America (1892-95) was very successful, the composer suffered a good deal from homesickness. He had begun the string quartet in A flat major in New York, but continued with it only after his return to Bohemia in December 1895. There is no trace of the influence of Indian or African-American music in this, his final chamber work; rather, the piece is striking for the amount of cantabile themes and motives, and their contrasting and artistic treatment. It seems that his relief at seeing his children and family again directly influenced the work. Dvorák himself wrote in a letter during its composition that “Almighty God has granted us this cheerful moment, and thus we all feel unutterably happy.” This Henle publication is the first Urtext edition of the quartet since 1955.
About Henle Urtext
What I can expect from Henle Urtext editions:
error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues
preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work
Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions
most beautiful music engraving
page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
excellent print quality and binding
largest Urtext catalogue world-wide
longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions)
Preview: String Quartet A-flat Major Op. 105
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