for Wind Instruments Violoncello and Double Bass op. 44-Serenade In D Minor Op.44 for Oboe I II; Clar I II; Bsn I II; Contra-Bsn; Horn I-III; Vc; KbIn 1878 Dvorák was in Vienna and was so impressed by a performance of Mozart s Wind Serenade in B-flat major K. 361 that he wrote his own wind serenade within the space of two weeks after his return. Taking Mozart s piece as his model he supplemented the wind band with a bass part for Violoncello and Double Bass.The Op.44 Serenade In D Minor which also delighted Johannes Brahms was issued by Dvorák s publisher Simrock shortly after its première. Barenreiter's new Urtext edition draws on this first print while usingthe autograph to correct a number of mistakes and above all inconsistencies in articulation.First Urtext edition of Dvorák s popular Serenade for windsDetailed Foreword by Dvorák expert David R. Beveridge (Eng/Cz/Ger)Critical Commentary by Robin Tait (Eng)
SKU: HL.51481234
UPC: 196288023289. 9.0x12.0x0.482 inches.
When Dvorák wrote his Serenade for 10 winds and 2 lower strings in January 1878, the heyday of the great wind serenades and “Harmoniemusik” wind ensembles was already long gone. He was probably inspired by hearing Mozart's Gran Partita shortly beforehand in Vienna. The home key of d minor here is striking, as is the often serious, even tragic atmosphere that repeatedly darkens the otherwise cheerful mood that is typical of the serenade genre. Perhaps this was a reaction to the death of two of his children just a few months earlier. Despite the work's dramatic character - or perhaps because of it - Dvorák's Serenade was taken up in many European cities soon after its first performance in Prague, and fêted as a significant contribution to the chamber music repertoire for wind instruments. The autograph sources in Prague have been consulted for this Urtext edition. The parts are printed with player-friendly page divisions, perfect page-turning opportunities, and practical alternative parts in F for the three horns.
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SKU: HL.51487234
UPC: 196288023531. 6.75x9.5x0.242 inches.
When Dvorák wrote his Serenade for 10 winds and 2 lower strings in January 1878, the heyday of the great wind serenades and “Harmoniemusik” wind ensembles was already long gone. He was probably inspired by hearing Mozarts Gran Partita shortly beforehand in Vienna. The home key of d minor here is striking, as is the often serious, even tragic atmosphere that repeatedly darkens the otherwise cheerful mood that is typical of the serenade genre. Perhaps this was a reaction to the death of two of his children just a few months earlier. Despite the works dramatic character - or perhaps because of it - Dvorák's Serenade was taken up in many European cities soon after its first performance in Prague, and fêted as a significant contribution to the chamber music repertoire for wind instruments. The autograph sources in Prague have been consulted for this Urtext edition. The parts are printed with player-friendly page divisions, perfect page-turning opportunities, and practical alternative parts in F for the three horns.
SKU: CY.CC2471
The Serenade in D minor, Opus 44 is a chamber composition by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. It was written in 1879 and was premiered that same year in Prague with the composer as conductor. The work is in four movements: I Moderato, II Minuetto, III Andante & IV Finale-Allegro Molto. The work has an old-world flavor with a Slavonic style throughout. It was originally written for Oboes, Clarinets, Bassoons, Horns, Cello and Double Bass. Mr. Geoffrey Bergler, veteran Trumpeter of the Seattle Symphony has done a brilliant job with his transcription. This work is about 23 minutes in length, for advanced performers.
