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Romance in F minor, Op. 11/ B. 39 (critical edition): Full Orchestra Violin, Solo Strings with Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

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Romance in F minor, Op. 11/ B. 39 (critical edition): Full Orchestra Violin, Solo Strings with Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Romance in F minor, Op. 11/ B. 39 (critical edition): Full Orchestra Violin, Solo Strings with Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

By Antonín Dvorák / arr. Jarmil Burghauser

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The ROMANCE in F minor, Op. 11 (B. 39) was composed by Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) in 1877, reworked from the Andantino movement of his 1873 STRING QUARTET NO. 5 in F minor, a work written before he was well-known. Created at the request of Josef Markus, leader of the Provisional Theatre Orchestra in Prague, the romance for solo violin and orchestra received its premiere on December 9, 1877, with Adolf Cech conducting. This work, with the swaying melodies and deft construction so common to Dvorák's music, now holds a place among the most popular romances in the orchestral repertoire. This critical edition has been edited by Jarmil Burghauser. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Violin (in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 735816190781
SKU: 36-A515302
Instrumentation: Violin, Solo Strings with Ensemble

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About the Composer: Antonín Dvorák

Antonín Dvorák (1841, 1904) built one of the most recognizable voices in Romantic music by fusing Czech folk idioms with sophisticated European forms. His early years in Prague shaped his distinct melodic sensibility, one that would eventually carry his reputation across the Atlantic and establish him as a major figure of the late 19th century.

Dvoták's gift for orchestration and his ability to craft singable, memorable lines made his work immediately accessible to performers and audiences alike. This accessibility, combined with genuine structural ambition, is why his compositions remain central to orchestral and chamber music education today.

Why we love this

The Romance occupies a rare space: it demands a capable soloist but never overwhelms the orchestra, and its emotional directness wins over audiences without requiring specialized musical knowledge. Programming it alongside larger romantic concertos proves that Dvorák's gift for melodic storytelling can anchor an entire concert moment.

What to expect

Reflective and gently yearning, with the kind of Slavic warmth that feels both intimate and grand. The F minor tonality lends a meditative depth; even in moments of fuller orchestration, the piece maintains an inward quality, as though the orchestra is simply surrounding a private meditation.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking a lyrical showcase for a capable concertmaster or featured violinist. This work fits naturally in programs designed around Romantic-era string music or Czech repertoire, and it demands far less technical bravura than a full concerto while remaining entirely rewarding for serious musicians.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the main theme with long, supported phrasing; resist the urge to rush the accompanying string swells, which do important harmonic work beneath the violin line.
  • Balance the solo voice so it projects warmly but remains conversational with the ensemble, especially during passages where the orchestration thickens around the violin part.
  • Let the ensemble parts breathe during transitions; these moments often prepare emotional peaks, so clarity in the accompanying instruments strengthens the soloist's entrance.

How to use it

Place this as a featured solo work within a concert centered on 19th-century string music, or use it as a graceful interlude between larger ensemble works. Its modest length and expressive self-containment also make it an excellent choice for a concerto-style program where multiple soloists each receive a vehicle.

Skills your students will build

  • Long-line phrasing and breath management in Romantic-era melody
  • Balancing solo voice projection within a full orchestral texture
  • Responding to orchestral accompanimental patterns as a featured instrumentalist
  • Navigating F minor tonality and diatonic harmonic language
  • Ensemble awareness and cue-taking across string sections

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