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Holoubek, Op. 110/B. 198 (The Wild Dove; Die Waldtaube; The Wood Dove; The Forest Dove): Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

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Holoubek, Op. 110/B. 198 (The Wild Dove; Die Waldtaube; The Wood Dove; The Forest Dove): Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

Holoubek, Op. 110/B. 198 (The Wild Dove; Die Waldtaube; The Wood Dove; The Forest Dove): Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

By Antonín Dvorák

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HOLOUBEK (THE WILD DOVE), Op. 110/B. 198, is an orchestra poem composed by Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) in 1896. Revised in January of the next year, it tells the story of a woman who poisons her husband. Pretending to grieve at his funeral, she catches the attention of a young man who later marries her. But a wild dove lands on the grave of her murdered husband, eventually driving her to regret and suicide. The work premiered on March 20, 1898 in Brno, Leoš Janácek conducting. Instrumentation: 2(1st d. Picc).2+EH.2+BCl.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3-4): Hp: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 659859130699
SKU: 36-A535702
Instrumentation: 2(1st d. Picc).2+EH.2+BCl.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3-4): Hp: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set)

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About the Composer: Antonín Dvorák

Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) stands among the most performed composers of the Romantic era, bringing Czech musical idiom into the concert halls of Europe and America. Trained in Prague and later celebrated internationally, Dvorák composed across all genres—nine symphonies, operas, chamber music, and orchestral poems—while maintaining an unmistakable voice rooted in the folk traditions of his homeland. His gift for melody and orchestration made him a central figure in 19th-century music education and remains so today.

Dvorak's orchestral poems, written late in his career, demonstrate his mature command of narrative form and instrumental color. These works showcase the harmonic sophistication and structural clarity that made him influential as a teacher as well as a composer. His music continues to anchor orchestra curricula worldwide.

Why we love this

Holoubek presents a rare opportunity to conduct a Dvorák orchestral poem with a compelling dramatic arc but lighter rehearsal demands than his symphonies. The narrative clarity and Dvorák's intuitive orchestration reward careful conducting without requiring the technical wizardry some of his larger works demand. This piece fits naturally into concerts exploring Romantic-era tone poems or celebrating Czech musical heritage.

What to expect

Holoubek unfolds like a dark fairy tale set to music. Dvorák's orchestration conjures a world of grief and deception, where the wild dove emerges as both witness and conscience. The score breathes between moments of tender lyricism and sudden dramatic intensity, guided by orchestral colors that shift between warmth and shadow.

Who it's for

Conductors with intermediate to advanced ensembles seeking substantial repertoire beyond the standard Romantic canon. This work rewards orchestras with solid string sections and secure wind players who can balance lyricism with ensemble precision across a large palette.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic lines with the warmth Dvorák favors; resist the impulse to rush romantic phrasing even when the harmonic rhythm suggests forward motion.
  • Balance the harp and upper strings to bring out the poetic texture without letting the accompaniment cloud the principal voices.
  • Give the percussion section (3-4 players) clear, independent cueing so rolls and accents land precisely without conductor dependency.
  • Find the emotional weight of the funeral scene early in rehearsal; that expressive foundation will clarify the dramatic trajectory through the dove's appearance and final resolution.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece in a concert exploring Romantic-era storytelling, pairing it with other orchestral poems or Czech composers to build thematic coherence. It also serves well as a substantial serious work that gives full orchestras a chance to showcase dramatic depth without committing to a full symphony.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing multiple independent melodic lines across the orchestra
  • Sustaining expressive phrasing across sectional boundaries
  • Managing large ensemble textures with varied instrumentation (English horn, bass clarinet, harp)
  • Shaping dramatic narrative through orchestral color and dynamic control
  • Coordinating with percussion in a full orchestral context

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