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Slavonic Dances, Op. 46/B. 83: No. 7 in C minor: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

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Slavonic Dances, Op. 46/B. 83: No. 7 in C minor: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

Slavonic Dances, Op. 46/B. 83: No. 7 in C minor: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

By Antonín Dvorák, ed./arr. by Steven Rosenhaus

Grade: 4

Item: 36-M980401
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This highly evocative orchestral favorite is presented here in a slightly abridged version. Editings and cross-cues have been added to make it accessible to standard orchestras, but the parts themselves are very true to the original. 2(d1).2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: timp. Perc (3). Str (9.8.7.6.5)

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Series: LudwigMasters Concert Masters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-563034-3
ISBN13: 979-8-89-563034-1
UPC: 659859484280
SKU: 36-M980401
Instrumentation: 2(d1).2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: timp. Perc (3). 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, yet he remained rooted in the folk traditions and national identity of his native Bohemia. His gift for melody and his ability to weave folk idioms into large orchestral forms made him a bridge between European concert music and the distinctive voices of Central Europe. His symphonies, concertos, and chamber works earned him international acclaim and teaching positions across Europe and America, though his heart remained connected to Czech musical culture.

The Slavonic Dances represent Dvorák at his most direct and communicative. Composed in two sets (Op. 46 in 1878 and Op. 72 in 1886), these dances capture the rhythmic vitality, melodic generosity, and emotional sweep that define his voice. They remain staples of the orchestral repertoire precisely because they balance accessibility with genuine compositional craft.

Why we love this

This movement has the infectious energy and melodic directness that make the Slavonic Dances enduring favorites with audiences and orchestras alike. Steven Rosenhaus's careful editing preserves Dvorák's orchestral color and structural integrity while making the piece genuinely playable by standard-sized ensembles without sacrificing authenticity. The abridged version allows conductors to program a crowd-pleasing work that showcases the full orchestra without excessive doubling demands.

What to expect

The piece pulses with the energy of a folk celebration, its syncopated rhythms and memorable melodies evoking the spirit of Bohemian dance traditions. The minor key lends a slight wistfulness beneath the surface exuberance, creating an emotionally complex work that feels both joyful and introspective. From its forceful opening to its driving conclusion, the music never loses its dance-like momentum or its essential humanity.

Who it's for

This is ideal for conductors leading orchestras at the advanced high school or early collegiate level who want a substantial, musically rewarding work that audiences recognize and enjoy. The Grade 4 classification reflects the technical demands and orchestral independence required, making it accessible to serious student ensembles without compromising Dvorák's compositional voice.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening theme with flexibility and warmth; this is folk-inspired music that benefits from a natural, almost dance-like phrasing rather than a rigid metronomic approach.
  • Balance the winds' rhythmic accompaniment against the strings' melodic material so the primary tune always emerges clearly, especially in passages where multiple sections carry related figures.
  • Secure the brass entries confidently; their accented punctuations define the piece's rhythmic profile and need to land with precision without obscuring the lyrical material around them.
  • Allow dynamic contrast to follow the natural contours of Dvorák's themes rather than applying uniform volume levels; this music gains its vitality from light and shadow.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece of a concert celebrating Romantic nationalism or Eastern European musical traditions, pairing it with other works by Dvorák or contemporaries. Its modest length and immediate appeal make it an excellent choice for opening a concert or bridging between heavier contemporary works and the rest of your repertoire, giving audiences and performers alike a moment of straightforward musical pleasure.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing multiple simultaneous melodic lines in a full orchestra
  • Interpreting folk-inflected rhythms and syncopation with stylistic authenticity
  • Shaping long melodic arcs across string and wind sections
  • Executing precise brass entrances and rhythmic punctuations
  • Sustaining momentum and dance character across structural divisions

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