Synopses & Reviews
This is a treasury of the Czech master's finest chamber works, each displaying a mastery of instrumentation and rich melodic inspiration. Includes Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 51; No. 11 in C Major, Op. 61; No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, "The American"; No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106; and No. 14 in A-flat Major, Op. 105.
Synopsis
Much esteemed for its charm and purity, Dvo ak's chamber music is considered among his best work, and the five string quartets in this volume rank among his finest chamber compositions. Reproduced directly from the reliable, well-engraved Simrock editions, published under Dvo ak's own supervision, the selections include: Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 51; Quartet No. 11 in C Major, Op. 61; Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, "The American"; Quartet No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106; and Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, Op. 105.
Now available in one inexpensive, durable Dover volume, these quartets display the individuality, mastery of instrumentation, and wealth of melodic inspiration that earned Dvo ak a place among the most richly gifted and versatile composers of the nineteenth century. Musicians, music lovers, and any admirer of fine chamber music will welcome this attractive reprint of five of the master's finest works in the genre.
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Synopsis
This is a treasury of the Czech master's finest chamber works, each displaying a mastery of instrumentation and rich melodic inspiration. Includes Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 51; No. 11 in C Major, Op. 61; No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, The American; No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106; and No. 14 in A-flat Major, Op. 105.
Synopsis
Esteemed for their charm, the Czech master's chamber music compositions rank among his finest works. These five quartets were reproduced directly from the reliable, well-engraved Simrock editions under the composer's supervision.
Table of Contents
No. 10 in E-flat major, op. 51 -- No. 11 in C major, op. 61 -- No. 12 in F major, op. 96 : "The American" -- No. 13 in G major, op. 106 -- No. 14 in A-flat major, op. 105.