Barenreiter Dvorak A. - Serenade In E Major Op.22 For String Orchestra - Score
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Summary of This Score
With the Serenade for String Orchestra in E major, Op. 22, Antonín Dvo?ák delivers one of the most beloved works of the Romantic repertoire for string orchestra. Composed in spring 1875, this serenade captivates with its balance of melodic elegance, rhythmic energy, and richness of writing, while remaining perfectly accessible for a string ensemble. It is a particularly relevant work for developing section cohesion, phrasing quality, and bow color, both in rehearsal and concert settings.
This Urtext edition is based directly on the composer's autograph score. The aim is twofold: to correct inconsistencies and errors that slipped into the first edition, and to restore Dvo?ák's musical intentions as faithfully as possible. For the first time, the editor reintegrates passages omitted from the manuscript, identified by the mention "Vi-de". This reconstruction helps clarify the structure of the work and secures transitions that can influence articulation, balance, and phrase shaping.
The volume is enriched with an in-depth foreword by Katerina Nová, head of the Dvo?ák Museum in Prague, offered in Czech, English, and German. A critical commentary (in English) completes the edition, providing valuable insights for understanding editorial choices, comparing sources, and preparing an informed interpretation. A prime reference for conductors, orchestra libraries, conservatories, and string ensembles seeking a reliable and well-documented score.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Dvo?ák, Antonín | Genre | Classical score |
| Edition | Urtext | Languages | Czech, English, German |
| Instrumentation | String orchestra | Pages | XIII + 61 pages |
Questions frequently asked
Does this score include all parts of Dvořák's Serenade op. 22?
The Urtext edition reinstates passages missing from the first edition, identified in the manuscript by the note "Vi-de." The structure and transitions of the work are thus restored based on the autograph score.
Is the Barenreiter edition of Dvořák's Serenade in E major op. 22 an Urtext?
This score is an Urtext edition based directly on Antonín Dvořák's autograph manuscript. It corrects inconsistencies and errors found in the first edition.
What ensemble is required to perform Serenade op. 22?
The work is written for string orchestra. Its writing allows for developing section cohesion, phrasing, and bowing colors.
In which languages are the editorial texts?
The preface by Katerina Nová is offered in Czech, English, and German. The critical commentary is written in English.
How many pages does the orchestral score contain?
The volume counts XIII + 61 pages. It includes an in-depth preface and a critical commentary dedicated to the sources as well as the editorial choices.
