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Dvorak: Amerikanisches Quartett, Op. 96D SE

RM 60.50

G. Henle Verlag

Dvorak: Amerikanisches Quartett, Op. 96D SE

In the summer of 1893, after a hiatus of twelve years, Dvořák resumed his focus on the string quartet. Having served as the musical director in New York since the autumn of 1892, he spent that summer in Spillville, Iowa, a community established by Czech immigrants, which provided him with a sense of familiarity. The area's stunning natural beauty inspired him to compose this distinctive string quartet, reminiscent of Beethoven’s “Pastoral,” even incorporating imitations of bird calls. Since its initial performances, certain rhythmic and melodic elements have been linked to the folk traditions of Native Americans and African Americans, contributing to the work's popularity and its designation as the “American Quartet.” For the first time since 1955, this quartet is being published in an Urtext edition.

RM 60.50

Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104

RM 114.50

Barenreiter

Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104

Similar to other outstanding 19th-century solo concertos, Dvorák’s renowned Cello Concerto resulted from a partnership between the composer and the virtuoso. It has been recognized for a long time that specific solo segments in Dvorák’s original score were composed by the cellist Hanuš Wihan; however, Bärenreiter’s edition now discloses that some elements in the orchestral parts are also in his handwriting, illustrating the close collaboration between the two musicians.

RM 114.50

Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104

RM 125.50

G. Henle Verlag

Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104

Tags : Cello Concerto

Dvořák's melodious cello concerto is undoubtedly one of the most popular works of its kind. Surprisingly, the Musical Times initially had little hope that it would remain in the repertoire after its London premiere. Composed during the winter of 1894/95 while Dvořák was still in America, the concerto underwent several revisions, particularly to the solo part, in the spring and summer of 1895 following the composer's return to Bohemia. Dvořák's cellist friend Hanuš Wihan provided expert support, even making his own entries in the autograph manuscript. The numerous small and larger revisions ultimately led to inconsistencies in Simrock's 1896 first edition of the score, piano reduction, and solo parts.

RM 125.50

Dvorak: Chamber Works for Piano and Strings

RM 76.00

Dover

Dvorak: Chamber Works for Piano and Strings

This collection, reissued from the definitive edition by the Antonín Dvořák Society, showcases five of the most esteemed chamber works by the renowned Czech composer: Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65; Dumky Trio, Op. 90; Piano Quartet in D Major, Op. 23; Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87; and Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81.

RM 76.00

Dvorak: Dumky-Trio, Op. 90

RM 184.50

G. Henle Verlag

Dvorak: Dumky-Trio, Op. 90

Tags : Piano Trio

Dvorák described the work he was composing in 1890 to a friend, saying "At certain points it will be like a serious song, at others like a happy dance." The word "Dumka" (plural "Dumky") actually describes a Slavic dance-form with a noticeable alternation between melancholic and lively, dance-like passages. While the Dumka is a recurring theme in Dvorák's chamber music, it typically appears only as a single movement. However, the unusual form of this piano trio features a succession of six distinct "Dumky," each with its own highly expressive character. This unconventional structure makes the work one of the Czech master's most beloved compositions.

RM 184.50

Dvorak: Five Late String Quartets

RM 61.50

Dover

Dvorak: Five Late String Quartets

Highly regarded for its elegance and authenticity, Dvořák's chamber music is deemed to be among his most exceptional creations, with the five string quartets included in this collection standing out as some of his greatest chamber works. These pieces are reproduced directly from the esteemed and meticulously engraved Simrock editions, which were published under Dvořák's personal oversight.

RM 61.50

Dvorak: Humoresque in Gb major, Op.101, No. 7

RM 33.00

G. Henle Verlag

Dvorak: Humoresque in Gb major, Op.101, No. 7

Many pianists will be surprised to learn that Dvorák's famous "Humoresque No. 7" was originally composed for solo piano. This irresistible melody, undoubtedly one of Dvorák's happiest inspirations, has circulated widely in countless arrangements for various instrumental combinations. However, the composer himself only wrote this original piano solo version.

RM 33.00

Dvorak: Humoresques, Op. 101

RM 66.00

G. Henle Verlag

Dvorak: Humoresques, Op. 101

In the summer of 1894, Antonín Dvořák interrupted his stay in America to spend his holidays in his homeland of Bohemia. During this time, he composed his eight Humoresques for piano. However, this music is not as "Bohemian" as one might expect. Dvořák had already sketched some of the material for these pieces in New York, and there are indications he initially considered writing a series of Scottish dances. In other words, the Humoresques are thoroughly international works, with a distinctive style of their own. Notably, they are of moderate difficulty, allowing pianists of all levels to discover more than just the famous, catchy tune of No. 7. This Henle Urtext edition is based on the first printed version, which the editors have carefully compared to the autograph manuscript.

RM 66.00