Violin Concerto, Op.53 (Dvořák, Antonín)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements
Composition Year 1879 — 1st version
1880, rev. 1882 — 2nd version
Genre Categories Concertos; For violin, orchestra; Scores featuring the violin; Scores featuring the orchestra; For orchestra with soloists

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 I. Allegro ma non troppo
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 II. Adagio ma non troppo
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 III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo
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Performer Pages United States Marine Band (orchestra)
Publisher Info. Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015.
Performers Staff Sgt. Karen Johnson (violin), Marine Chamber Orchestra, Major Michelle Rakers (conductor)
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Misc. Notes Live performance at Northern Virginia Community College's Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on May 17, 2015. View performance on Youtube: I. Allegro ma non troppo, II. Adagio ma non troppo, III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo.
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Sheet Music

Scores

 Complete Score
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1883. Plate 8329.
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 Complete Score
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 1. Allegro ma non troppo
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 2. Adagio ma non troppo
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 3. Finale: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo
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Editor Jarmil Burghauser (1921–1997)
Publisher. Info. Souborné vydání díla, series III, volume 11
Prague: SNKLHU, 1955. Plate H 1597.
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 Complete Score
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Editor Jarmil Burghauser (1921–1997)
Publisher. Info. Souborné vydání díla, series III, volume 11
Prague: SNKLHU, 1955. Plate H 1597.
URTEXT EDITION 

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Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A7172.
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Parts

2nd version (B.108)

Violin Solo

 Complete Part
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Orchestra

 Flute 1, 2
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⇒ 10 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinets 1, 2 (in A, B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (in F, E), 3, 4 (in D, F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (in E) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos / Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
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 Clarinets 1, 2 (in A, B♭)
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 Bassoon 1, 2
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 Horn 1, 2 (in F, E), 3, 4 (in D, F)
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 Trumpet 1, 2 (in E)
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 Timpani
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 Violins I
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 Violins II
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 Violas
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 Cellos / Basses
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Generoso (2009/1/25)

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 Flute 1, 2
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⇒ 11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A, B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (in F, E), 3, 4 (in D, F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (E, C) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2
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 Clarinet 1, 2 (A, B♭)
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 Bassoon 1, 2
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 Horn 1, 2 (in F, E), 3, 4 (in D, F)
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 Trumpet 1, 2 (E, C)
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 Timpani
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 Violins I
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 Violins II
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 Violas
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 Cellos
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 Basses
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Editor Jarmil Burghauser (1921–1997)
Publisher. Info. Souborné vydání díla, series III, volume 11
Prague: SNKLHU, 1955. Plate H 1597.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A7172.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

2nd version (B.108)

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 Violin Part
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General Information

Work Title Violin Concerto
Alternative. Title Koncert pro housle a orchestr
Name Translations Violinkonzert; ヴァイオリン協奏曲; Concerto pour violon de Dvořák; Concerto per violino e orchestra; Concierto para violín; Концерт для скрипки с оркестром ля минор; 小提琴協奏曲
Name Aliases Concerto pour violon de Dvorak; Concerto pour violon de Dvořak; Concerto pour violon; Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53 (B.108); Violinkonzert a-moll op. 53; Concierto para violin; Houslový koncert a moll
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; LCCN: nr93018979; BNF: 13907877m
Composer Dvořák, Antonín
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. 1st version — B.96
2nd version — Op.53 ; B.108
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAD 124
Key A minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
  • 2nd version, B.108
  1. Allegro ma non troppo (A minor)
  2. Adagio ma non troppo (F major)
  3. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo (A major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1879 — 1st version
1880, rev. 1882 — 2nd version
First Performance. 1883-10-14 in Prague (2nd version)
First Publication. 1883 (2nd version)
Dedication Joseph Joachim (1831–1907)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 32 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Solo: violin
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
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Version History

  • Composed for violin and orchestra, 1879 (= 1st version, B.96)
  • Revised by Dvořák, 1880 and 1882 (= 2nd version, B.108)

Publication History

2nd version (B.108):
For Violin and Piano:

  • Leipzig: N. Simrock, 1883. Plates 8330, 8331. 47 + 20 p.
  • Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d. Edition Breitkopf Nr.4268. 47 + ? p. Revidiert von Paul Kletzki (1900-73). Violinstimme bezeichnet von Georg Kulenkampff (1898-1948)
  • New York: International Music Co., 1943/1975. 47 + 20p . Edited by Ivan Galamian
  • Mainz: Schott, n.d. Edition Schott 6544. 51 + 24 p. Edited by Max Rostal
  • Praha : Editio Supraphon, 1988. Plate H 1005. 45 + 20 p. Edited by Jindřich Feld
  • Kassel: Bärenreiter, 2003.
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