Work Title
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From the Bohemian Forest
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Alternative. Title
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Ze Šumavy ; Aus dem Böhmer Walde
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Composer
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Dvořák, Antonín
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Op.68 ; B.133
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IAD 22
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Key
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see below
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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6 pieces:
- Na přástkách.
- Allegro molto (D major, 249 bars)
- U černého jezera.
- Lento (F♯ major, 59 bars)
- Noc filipojakubská.
- Molto vivace (B♭ major, 262 bars)
- Na čekání.
- Allegro comodo (F major, 168 bars)
- Klid (Waldesruhe).
- Lento e molto cantabile (D♭ major, 58 bars)
- Z bouřlivých dob.
- Allegro con fuoco (A minor, 157 bars)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1883 (September)–1884 (January 12)
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First Performance.
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1884 (April 23) in Prague (Nos.1-3)
- Karel Kovařovic and Antonín Dvořák (piano)
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First Publication.
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1884 - Berlin: N. Simrock, Plates 8388-89.
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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28-30 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Romantic
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Piece Style
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Romantic
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Instrumentation
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piano 4 hands
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Discography
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MusicBrainz
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External Links
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antonin-dvorak.cz Wikipedia article (Silent Woods) All Music Guide (Silent Woods)
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Extra Information
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Arrangement History:
- Composed for piano 4 hands, 1883–1884 (= B.133)
- No.5 was arranged for cello and piano by Dvořák in late 1891 (= B.173)
- No.5 was also arranged for cello and orchestra by Dvořák, 1893 (= B.182)
- Instrumentation: solo cello, flute, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, horn, strings
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