Slavonic Dances op. 72 for Piano Four-hands-With the publication of the second volume all of the Slavonic Dances are now available in Urtext. Following the resounding success of the first series op. 46 which immediately made the composer famous around the world thepublisher urged him to write more. Dvo ák only got down to work on them eight years later announcing I think these will be very different . And indeed the difference cannot be missed: the second series is singled out bygreater formal freedom and more colourful harmony. Whereas Opus 46 is for the most part characterised by sparkling high spirits (HN757) in Opus 72 there are also quieter notes: melancholy and poetry find their way into theexuberant dance.
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Dvorak wrote the Slavonic Dances Nos. 4 And 6 in 1878. Here, arranged by Stone, are the full score and parts for the dances.
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UPC: 888680694364. 9.0x12.0x0.051 inches.
“Tuneful and rhythmic” describe the Slavonic Dances by Dvorák, and part of what makes them so immediately appealing. This setting of Slavonic Dance No. 3 alternates between a moderate tempo and faster sections, and ultimately an even faster segment for the energetic finish. Effectively arranged for younger bands. Dur: 2:35.