Moravian Duets op. 20, 32, 38

Dvorák, Antonín
Five Moravian Duets B 107
Arrangement for 4 Female Voices a cappella by the Composer
- First scholarly-critical edition
- The popular “Moravian Duets” in an arrangement by the composer
- Ideal for professional as well as amateur singers (female choir)
- With Foreword (Cz/Eng/Ger) and Critical Commentary (Eng) by the editor
Dvorák composed the cycle “Moravian Duets” for two female voices with piano accompaniment at the request of the Prague wholesale merchant Jan Neff in 1876. This was a turning point in the career of the then still unknown composer: it marked the beginning of his lifelong collaboration with the Simrock publishing house and opened the way to international recognition.
In March 1880, Dvorák arranged five songs from this cycle for four female voices a cappella. The occasion was a concert to support the construction of the Prague National Theatre, at which the composer conducted his own works.
The “Five Moravian Duets” now appear for the first time in a scholarly-critical edition. The autograph serves as the main source; secondary sources consist of transcriptions by an unknown hand which include corrections by the composer. / Partitions classique / Vocale - chorale / Choeur et ensemble vocal / BARENREITER

Moravian Duets a popular composition that was originally intended for home music-making won young Dvorak a scholarship and relieved him of financial worries; after the composition was published by Simrock it also launched Dvorak's international career.Shortly after their publication Leos Janacek arranged six duets from Op. 29 and Op. 32 for four-part mixed choir using Dvorak's Piano accompaniment. Janacek thus extended the choral repertoire by adding six highly rewarding pieces which are included in this edition.The basis for this edition is Janacek's choral score published in 1939 byJosef Plavec. The Piano part Czech text and German translation by Kurt Honolka were taken without any changes from the Complete Critical Edition of Works by Antonin Dvorak.

Par MILLER JOHN. Two by Two is a collection of mixed-ability duets for 2 trumpets. Including well known pieces such as Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks and the traditional song Sumer is icumen in alongside fun original pieces by John Miller, this book is ideal repertoire for practice and concerts.  / Instrumental Music / Recueil / 2 Trompettes

Performed by the Indianapolis Children's Choir on their recent European tour these arrangements include optional English lyrics. Use the recorded pronunciation guide to help your choir learn the original Czech.Availableseparately: SATB 2-Part Treble ChoirTrax CD and IPak. Performance Time: Approx. 4:35.

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. / Date parution : 2022-06-08/ Répertoire / Choeur SSAA a Cappella