Product Description
This piece
is taken from the second set of Slavonic Dances, Opus 72, written by Czech
composer Antonín Dvořák in 1886. His original set,
Opus 48, had proved to be something of a breakthrough work, finally
establishing Dvořáks
reputation well beyond his native land.
The dances
are original melodies, inspired by, and drawing on, the character of
traditional national dances not, as is sometimes thought, works based on
existing folk tunes, as was the fashion among composers at around that
time. Both sets of Slavonic Dances were
originally written for piano 4 hands but, in response to a request from his
publisher, the composer produced orchestrated versions shortly afterwards.
This is an arrangement for semi-flexible mixed woodwind quartet of 2 flutes, oboe and either B-flat clarinet or bassoon. The piece makes a charming addition to general repertoire but could also be used as part of a programme of light background music at a wedding or function.
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