The variations strike me as the perfect expression of Dvorak's ambivalence about America--a melody that starts in a minor key (and a very remote a-flat minor!) and ends in the parallel major, homesickness and wonder.
I love the ending to the fourth movement. I was very much disturbed when an author of a book on chamber music (which I read about 40 years ago) stated that he thought that the ending was "the worst bit of chamber music writing ever" or to that effect. I think that he was very wrong in that assessment.
Yes. The F major string quartet was composed over a period of about 3 to 4 weeks while Dvorak spent a summer in Spillville, Iowa. The String quintet came right after and was influenced by Dvorak's stay in Iowa. The ground rhythm to the second movement is said to be inspired by the drum rhythms of local Native American tribes.
Honestly, I think I prefer this Quintet over his American Quartet- it’s just too good!
Thanks a lot for posting! Memories so long time ago...
Stunning music, a very underrated piece that is at least as good as the american quartet
The variations strike me as the perfect expression of Dvorak's ambivalence about America--a melody that starts in a minor key (and a very remote a-flat minor!) and ends in the parallel major, homesickness and wonder.
a friend just recommended this - thanks for posting it for us all
Thank you for this! I especially enjoy the first movement. It quickly became one of my favorite pieces at the moment.
Thanks for this upload!
This is a stunning performance!
This is hugely helpful, to see how it all fits together. Having great fun playing it with friends!
the end of the fourth movement is just too good
It's actually the one spot that reminds me of the American Quartet, with all of the triplets and such. Both endings are spectacular.
I love the ending to the fourth movement. I was very much disturbed when an author of a book on chamber music (which I read about 40 years ago) stated that he thought that the ending was "the worst bit of chamber music writing ever" or to that effect. I think that he was very wrong in that assessment.
@@davidyoung6331 i agree he is absolutely wrong 🤣
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i've heard a lot of american folk music in my day and he's got the American sound down pat.
Lots of snap rhythms and pentatonic melodies, he was clearly fascinated with the whole thing.
that's actually really good!
Movement 4 : 25:58
1 : 26:21
2 : 27:10
3 : 28:02
4 : 28:18
5 : 28:42
6 : 29:21
7 : 29:44
Mov. 2 9:24
Mov 3 15:20
Mov 4 25:58
9:24 movement 2
Why the American quartet is so famous and not the quintet is beyond me
I just wish it wasn’t written in such annoying key signatures! It sounds super good though
The "American" idiom is more integrated to the work than in the better known string quartet.
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Who are the specific performers?
Isn't the other one in F the american quartet?
Yes. The F major string quartet was composed over a period of about 3 to 4 weeks while Dvorak spent a summer in Spillville, Iowa. The String quintet came right after and was influenced by Dvorak's stay in Iowa. The ground rhythm to the second movement is said to be inspired by the drum rhythms of local Native American tribes.
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