The Quartettsatz in F major, B. 120, was an early sketch for a String Quartet No. 11, but Dvořák set it aside because its central motif was too similar to an aria from Weber's Freischütz.
Composition History
Dvořák's first string quartet, Op. 2 B. 8, was dedicated to his music theory professor, Josef Krejčí, and was revised for publication in 1887, though not published until 1948.
Critical Reception
Dvořák's Quartet in F minor (No. 5) was refused by the Bennewitz Quartet, who criticized its 'lack of quartet style,' despite its qualities.
Performer Biography
The Zemlinsky Quartet, founded in 1994, has won numerous awards, including 3rd prize and the Audience Prize at the London International String Quartet Competition in 2006.
Composition History
Dvořák's String Quintet with two violas, his first work with an opus number, was written two years after he finished his studies at the Organ School.
Composition History
The manuscripts for Dvořák's String Quartets No. 2, 3, and 4 were destroyed by the composer but were restored from individual parts entrusted to violinist Antonín Bennewitz.
Composer Biography
Dvořák played viola in the orchestra of the Prozatímní divaldo (Temporary Theatre) in Prague, where he participated in chamber music performances.
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