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Slavonic Dances, Op. 72/B. 147: No. 2 in E minor: Full Orchestra Condensed Score

By Antonín Dvorák, ed./arr. by Otto Langey

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Two series of SLAVONIC DANCES, each of them consisting of eight numbers and separated by eight years, were composed by Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904). The idea was suggested to the composer by the publisher, N. Simrock, following the publisher's introduction to Dvorák's MORAVIAN DUETS by Johannes Brahms. Understanding the national characteristics and talent of the hitherto unknown Czech composer, Simrock suggested he create a series of "Slavonic Dances" in a style similar to that which had recently proved so successful in the base of Brahms' HUNGARIAN DANCES. Using only the rhythms as the most characteristic and expressive element of Slavonic music rather than original folk dance songs, Dvorák quickly completed the second series of eight (Opus 72) for piano duet, often also orchestrating them while still composing. These are considered among the most personal, nationally most characteristic, and most famous of Dvorák's works. This arrangement of Op. 72, No. 2, Dumka (also referred to as No. 10 when the first eight dances from Op. 46 are considered) is by Otto Langley. Instrumentation: 1.1.2.1: 2.2.1.0: Timp: Perc(1): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270742-6
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270742-8
UPC: 659859091006
SKU: 36-A649099
Instrumentation: 1.1.2.1: 2.2.1.0: Timp: Perc(1): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set)

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About the Composer: Antonín Dvorák

Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) emerged from Bohemia as one of the nineteenth century's most distinctive voices, transforming the musical traditions of his homeland into works of international significance. His ability to infuse symphonic forms with the rhythmic vitality and melodic character of Czech and Slavonic music earned him recognition from contemporaries including Brahms, whose endorsement helped establish Dvorák's reputation across Europe and America.

Why we love this

The second series of Slavonic Dances represents Dvorák at his most inventive, distilling the essence of national character into orchestrally vivid miniatures that feel both intimate and grand. This particular work offers orchestras a chance to explore the lyrical, introspective side of the cycle (the Dumka form brings folk storytelling into concert music) while maintaining the accessibility and audience appeal that makes these dances perpetually programmable.

What to expect

A meditation dressed in folk rhythm. The Dumka (a Ukrainian-influenced form) turns inward with gentle melancholy, building through shifts in character rather than crescendo, before moments of wistful dance break the contemplative mood. The orchestration glows with the warm, transparent color Dvorák favored, creating music that feels both nostalgic and immediate.

Who it's for

Orchestras comfortable with modest but balanced instrumentation and seeking repertoire that sits between classical form and folk authenticity. Directors looking to program Dvorák beyond the symphonies will find these dances both manageable and deeply rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the string writing carefully; Dvorák's orchestration often layers multiple melodic lines across the string choir, and clarity matters more than weight.
  • Shape each phrase with the natural breathing patterns of the folk idiom rather than strict metric regularity. The Dumka's alternation between reflective passages and dance-like sections calls for expressive flexibility.
  • Draw out the woodwind solos; the oboe and clarinet passages carry the work's melodic heart and deserve space to sing.
  • Keep percussion light and precise. The timpani and percussion writing enhances texture rather than drives momentum.

How to use it

Program this as a contrasting centerpiece between larger works, or pair it with other dances from the cycle to showcase Dvorák's variety within a coherent aesthetic. The modest orchestration and romantic-era appeal make it suitable for family concert programming or chamber orchestra concerts seeking late nineteenth-century character.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing independent melodic lines within the string section
  • Responding to rubato and expressive phrasing in folk-influenced idioms
  • Coordinating woodwind solos with string accompaniment
  • Reading the lighter, transparent textures of late nineteenth-century European orchestration

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