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Dvorak, A.: String Quartets, Vol. 5 (Vlach Quartet) - Cypresses / String Quartet Movement in F Major / 2 Waltzes / Gavotte

12/12/1998, 16 Tracks, 55:41

Featuring

  • Jana Vlachová
  • Karel Stadtherr
  • Petr Verner
  • Mikael Ericsson
  • Vlach Quartet Prague
  • Antonín Dvořák

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Performer Biography

The Vlach Quartet Prague continues the tradition of the famous Vlach Quartet, led by violinist Josef Vlach, who was the father of the current quartet's violinist, Jana Vlachová.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The 'Cypresses' songs, which Dvořák later arranged for string quartet, were dedicated to his pupil, the young actress Josefina Čermáková, with whom he was in love.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Dvořák's music gained wider recognition when his application for an Austrian government award brought it to the attention of Johannes Brahms, who helped arrange for its publication.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Before becoming a full-time composer, Dvořák earned a living as a viola-player in a band that later formed the nucleus of the Czech Provisional Theatre Orchestra.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Dvořák was invited to New York to direct the National Conservatory of Music, with the aim of fostering American national music, following the example of Czech national music.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Vlach Quartet Prague has won several awards, including First Prize in the International String Quartet Competition in Portsmouth in 1985 and prizes from the Czech Society for Chamber Music and the Czech Music Fund.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Antonin Dvořák, the composer, was born in 1841 as the eldest son of a butcher and innkeeper, and was initially expected to follow the family trade.

Source: Booklet

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