Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence was commissioned by the St. Petersburg Chambe...(+)
Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence was commissioned by the St. Petersburg Chamber Music Society in 1887 but the work was not finished until 1892 due to Tchaikovsky turning his attention to his opera Queen of Spades. It has been observed that the final movement in particular is orchestrally conceived rather than in the style of chamber music. The work is fittingly often performed by string orchestras and many believe it to actually more effective in that format. This is the original setting of the piece for String Sextet - 2 Violins 2 Violas and 2 Cellos.
Souvenir de Florence-Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence was comissioned by the S...(+)
Souvenir de Florence-Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence was comissioned by the St. Petersburg Chamber Music Society in 1887 but the work was not finished until 1892 due to Tchaikovsky turning his attention to his opera Queen Of Spades. It has been observed that the final movement in particular is orchestrally conceived rather than in the style of chamber music. The work is fittingly often performed by string orchestras and many believe it to actually more effective in that format. This is the original setting of the piece for String Sextet - 2 Violins 2 Violas and 2 Cellos.
Dvorák approached this sextet confidently fresh from the success of his Slavon...(+)
Dvorák approached this sextet confidently fresh from the success of his Slavonic Dances. It's more of a Czech-sounding work less influenced by German models than some of his earlier scores although there is a Schubert-like abundance of endearing melodies.
mit alternativer Version des Adagio (3. Satz) Takt 80-85-The String Orchestra sc...(+)
mit alternativer Version des Adagio (3. Satz) Takt 80-85-The String Orchestra score for Josef Suk's Serenade Op.6 presented in a practical study score format. A sunny and uncomplicated Serenade perfect for summer! This is probably Suk’s most famous work and is more jovial and light than many of his previous compositions.