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Dvorák, Antonín
Dvorák, Antonín

Carnival Overture, B.169 / Op.92 (Bartos, Cubr)

Linked editions Carnival Overture (arr. Simpson) (SERENISSIMA)
B-Note says:“Folk-inspired melodies, rhythmic fire, and brilliant orchestration make the "Carnival Overture" one of the most accessible and electrifying orchestral works of the Romantic era.”
Opus
op.92 / B.169
Key
A major
Composed
1891
Duration
ca. 09:45 min
First publisher
SNKLHU, Prag, 1955
Reprint publisher
Serenissima Music, Edwardsville
Instrumentation
2+1.2+1.2.2 / 4.2.3.1 / timp, 3 perc, hp i
Woodwinds
Flutes2+1
Oboes2+1
Clarinets2
Bassoons2
Brass
Horns4
Trumpets2
Trombones3
Tuba1
Further timp Timpani · 3 perc 3 × Percussion · hp Harp
+1 = additional player on an auxiliary instrument (e.g. piccolo, cor anglais, bass clarinet, contrabassoon)
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Overture Festivals & Balls Carnival

Antonín Dvořák's Carnival Overture was composed in 1891 as the middle section of his three-part overture cycle "Nature, Life and Love." Between the contemplative overture "In Nature's Realm" and the dramatic "Othello" Overture, the Carnival piece forms the joyful climax of the trilogy. The premiere took place on April 28, 1892 in Prague under the composer's direction.

The work in A major sparkles with vitality and Bohemian temperament. After a slow, almost mystical introduction, a captivating carnival full of dance and jubilation unfolds. Here Dvořák masterfully combines his Slavic sense of homeland with the international romantic orchestral tradition. Particularly characteristic are the folk-like melodies, the rhythmic vitality, and the brilliant orchestration that assigns rewarding parts to every instrumental section.

The present arrangement by Bartos and Cubr makes this popular orchestral work accessible to a broader range of performers without compromising the original character and orchestral coloring. The Carnival Overture is today among Dvořák's most frequently performed orchestral works and delights audiences and performers alike.

Date
28. April 1892
Venue
Prag, Rudolfinum (Dvořák-Saal)
Conductor
Antonín Dvořák
Orchestra
Tschechische Philharmonie (Philharmonisches Orchester des Nationaltheaters Prag)
The Carnival Overture is the middle piece of a three-part cycle originally conceived as a single unified work, titled 'Příroda, život a láska' (Nature, Life and Love), comprising the overtures Op. 91 ('In Nature's Realm'), Op. 92 ('Carnival'), and Op. 93 ('Othello'). Dvořák himself conducted the premiere of all three works in Prague, shortly before embarking on his famous journey to the United States, where he was to become director of the National Conservatory in New York. The cycle is dedicated to Jan Krejčí, Karel Bendl, Hanuš Wihan, and František Ondříček — each of the three works dedicated to one of these four Czech musicians.

Editions available

Item no. Description Price (incl. 7% VAT)
SER-97181.00Full score
SNKLHU, Prag, 1955 		€ 90,00
SER-97181.10Set of parts with strings 4.4.3.2.2
SNKLHU, Prag, 1955 		€ 133,00
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SER-97181.21Extra Str. Vl.1€ 5,00
SER-97181.22Extra Str. Vl.2€ 5,00
SER-97181.23Extra Str. Va.€ 5,00
SER-97181.24Extra Str. Vc.€ 5,00
SER-97181.25Extra Str. Bass€ 5,00
SER-97181.12Wind parts
SNKLHU, Prag, 1955 		€ 72,00

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