Description
Dvořák composed his Terzetto op. 74 in 1887, driven by a spontaneous desire to write some domestic music. Inspired by neighborhood violin lessons, he swiftly penned these four little movements for two violins with viola accompaniment. While not technically demanding, the Terzetto's flowing melodies and spirited rhythms still showcase Dvořák's brilliance. When Dvořák informed his publisher Fritz Simrock in 1887 that he was working on "little bagatelles," Simrock quickly snatched them up. The autograph score, containing numerous corrections, reveals the significant effort Dvořák invested in these "little bagatelles," which also served as the engraver's copy for the first edition. Both the autograph and first edition sources were consulted for this Urtext edition, providing today's players an authentic text of this musical gem.
