Dvorák - Cello Concerto

A study of Dvorák's cello concerto, one of the most popular works in the orchestral repertoire.

List of contents

Preface and acknowledgements; 1. Dvorák and the cello; 2. Preludes to the Concerto; 3. The Concerto and Dvorák's 'American manner'; 4. 'Decisions and revisions': sketch and compositional process; 5. The score I: forms and melodies; 6. The score II: interpretations; 7. Performers and performances; Notes; Select bibliography; Select discography; Index.

Summary

Dvorák's Cello Concerto, composed during his second stay in America, is one of the most popular works in the orchestral repertoire. This book is a detailed guide intended for concert-goers and students of this well-loved work, considering aspects of historical background, form, virtuosity, performance and the concerto's rich personal content.

Product details

• Authors: Jan Smaczny
• Assisted by: Julian Rushton (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2015
• EAN: 9780521660501
• ISBN: 978-0-521-66050-1
• No. of pages: 132
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 222 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 307 g
• Series: Cambridge Music Handbooks
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Sheet music