Dvořák, Antonín: Serenade for winds, op.44 (with score)

This performance is by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
Timestamps:
I. Moderato, quasi marcia: 0:00
II. Minuetto. Tempo di minuetto: 4:17
III. Andante con moto: 10:34
IV. Finale. Allegro molto: 19:42
From Wikipedia:
Serenade for wind instruments, cello and double bass in D minor, Op. 44, B. 77, is a chamber composition by the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. The work is dedicated to the music critic and composer Louis Ehlert who praised the Slavonic Dances highly in the German press.
It was created in 1878, shortly after the première of the opera The Cunning Peasant, one of fifteen compositions he submitted for the Austrian State Stipendium award. The work was first heard on 17 November 1878 at a concert exclusively dedicated to Dvořák's works, with the orchestra of the Prague Provisional Theatre (Czech: Prozatímní). The composition was performed under the composer's baton.
The Serenade evokes the old-world atmosphere of musical performances on the castles of the Rococo period, where the worlds of the aristocracy and the common folk merged. It is composed in a 'Slavonic' style (shortly before the Slavonic Dances), though not quoting folksong directly; and the middle part of the second movement contains rhythms reminiscent of the furiant dance.

[@gerardbegni2806]

This serenade reminds ro us how the wind bands have been popular in Central Europe for very long. They inspired Mozart, ans at that time were one of the main vectors of the recently perfected clarinets. Mozart"s serenades are very light and elegant. Here, Dvorak choses a more popular tone, with marked rhythms. He perfectly succeeded. It is indeed a pity that with mass tourism these bands have become low quality for tourists rather than having kept their noble popular tradition.

[@yoliv2469]

The audio quality is exceptionally good! Thank you so much for uploading!

[@derianalveswolanski9855]

The way 13:44 start growing and then BAAM, it explodes in 14:20 is just majestic!!!

[@MelodicMiner5]

I’m playing this piece currently on 2nd horn and that part a bar before D is SO fun to play! I love this piece so much

[@yoliv2469]

The syncopation rhythm and the bass line in the third movement is a homage to Mozart's K.361 Adagio.

[@janepeckham9089]

Thanks for uploading. Such a divine piece - so joyous and life affirming. Lovely recording This was the first thing I played on DB during early COVID (once we were allowed to, of course) and before we were all vaccinated. We were very well distanced. Playing again soon. It has a special place in my heart.

[@hunterstanch7109]

This sounds like something that could be played at a Renaissance Fair.

[@77orchidjim]

One of my all time fav's for wind instruments....and yet there's this 'cello.....lol

[@BsktImp]

Love the quirky march that frames the _Serenade_

[@jwd0808]

What a thrill ride!!

[@jams3975]

thanks for uploading dude

[@laurenmckague162]

Thanks so much! I’m currently preparing this piece on cello, so having the score was very helpful :)

[@matheusbayer3173]

I recorded this piece today as the 2nd clarinetist

[@derianalveswolanski9855]

How is it going?

[@LiuGondor]

Now it's my turn, last page is hell

[@derianalveswolanski9855]

6:36 to 8:06 is so goofy in a charming way hahahahah this make me fell like i need start dancing! Inded a master-piece!

[@CatLovintheMost]

Playing this in band, sounds great

[@CiaranParker]

I love this!

[@Likes_Trains]

7:07 anyone else think the horns hear sound suspiciously like a person going "bah~"

[@Likes_Trains]

I think it's the horns anyways... what an interesting effect. Thank you so much for uploading with score!

[@SakuraBassandMusic]

6:31 Minuetto Trio 22:39 in tempo molto tranquilo

[@VT-ok5ni]

Man I wish Dvorak would’ve just made horn 3 in F

[@SakuraBassandMusic]

Finale: 19:40 Finale Allegro Molto: 24:30

[@marcosPRATA918]

Depois das serenatas de Haydn e Mozart destaca-se o octeto de Schubert (q inclui cordas) e essa serenata de Dvorak. A de Gounod também merece um bom lugar.

[@GoldinDr]

Crisp and balanced performance. In some performances of this piece, the woodwinds drown out those three yeoman horns, and the ensemble sound is not as rich.

[@FreakieFan]

Maybe a stupid question but why are there cello and bass parts when it's a serenade for winds? You don't find horns in a serenade for strings either?

[@yoavshati]

Probably because "serenade for winds and low strings" is quite a long name

[@gebhardhopfmuller4004]

... but there are horns in woodwind ensembles!

[@gebhardhopfmuller4004]

@Atticus Wang Good idea NOT to choose a tuba for the musical keel instead! :-)

[@RonanBodisch]

I’m guessing Dvorak wanted a more elegant bass line rather than something too brassy so he went with Cello and String Bass rather than a low brass section. Maybe could also be because you have string basses in a concert band? Those are both just conjectures. I think it sounds great with the low strings

[@GoldinDr]

The original composition didn't include parts for cello or bass. He added those later.

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[@EryneIge]

20:45

[@komizzy9591]

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[@Dylonely42]

5:04

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22:41

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23:30

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[@daarcomposer]

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[@shrtstaq]

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[@LucyBowman]

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[@gebhardhopfmuller4004]

because it is just recommendable :-)

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

So that you can listen to some good stuff for once?

[@LucyBowman]

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