Largo: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Largo: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Largo: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-18931
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

(from Symphony No. 9, "New World")

By Antonín Dvorák / arr. Richard Meyer

Grade: 1

Item: 00-18931

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Antonín Dvorák's most famous melody is now accessible to the young orchestra in this arrangement that is faithful to the original in color and texture. The haunting opening chords, solo clarinet work and mature sounding orchestration will make this a favorite of your students. A wonderful way to develop your orchestra's legato, singing style.

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Series: Highland/Etling First Philharmonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 98

UPC: 038081177311

SKU: 00-18931

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About the Composer: Antonín Dvorák

Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) stands among the most performed composers of the Romantic era, celebrated for his gift for melody and his integration of Czech musical character into the European concert tradition. His symphonies, concertos, and chamber works remain staples of orchestral repertoire, and his influence on music education extends far beyond the concert hall into classrooms and rehearsal rooms worldwide.

The "Largo" from his "New World" Symphony represents one of the most recognizable melodies in classical music. Written during his time in America, the piece captures a contemplative, deeply expressive character that has resonated across generations of listeners and musicians. For student orchestras, Dvorák's gift for crafting singable, emotionally compelling lines makes his work an ideal bridge between simple arrangements and the full artistic demands of professional orchestral performance.

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Why we love this

This arrangement preserves the full emotional weight and orchestral color of Dvorák's original while remaining genuinely accessible to developing musicians. The solo clarinet writing and sustained harmonic textures give young players the experience of shaping a mature, lyrical sound without the technical demands of more complex repertoire, making it ideal for building artistic maturity early in an orchestra's growth.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with an intimate, almost chamber-like tenderness despite its full orchestral color. Dvorák's melody emerges slowly, almost reluctantly, from soft chords that seem to reach upward; the clarinet's solo line carries a quiet yearning that invites listeners into a moment of deep reflection. By the end, that simple, unforgettable tune has transformed the entire room.

Who it's for

Young orchestras at the beginning of their artistic development who are ready to move beyond flashy technical display into sustained, expressive playing. This arrangement works equally well for students encountering this famous melody for the first time and for orchestras seeking a crowning moment in a concert program.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening chords with sensitivity to dynamic contour; resist the urge to play mechanically. The haunting quality depends on subtle control of tone and release.
Balance the solo clarinet carefully so it sings above the orchestral foundation without overwhelming the delicate harmony underneath.
Work for consistent vibrato and warm tone quality across the entire ensemble during sustained passages. Legato in full orchestra requires unified breath support and phrase awareness.
Allow space between phrases to breathe without losing momentum. This piece lives in the silence as much as the sound.

How to use it

Program this as the contemplative centerpiece of a concert, ideally after a lighter opening work and before something with more dramatic energy. It also serves as a powerful closer for a program focused on Romantic-era repertoire, or as the emotional anchor in a thematic concert about melody and legato string playing.

Skills your students will build

Legato phrasing and singing tone quality across all sections
Solo work within an ensemble context (clarinet line management)
Sustained dynamic control and balance in full orchestra textures
Listening and responding to harmonic movement rather than relying on rhythmic cues
Musical maturity through engagement with accessible masterwork repertoire