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Antonín Dvořák

Carnival Overture (Dvořák)

The concert overture Carnival (), Op. 92, B. 169, was written by Antonín Dvořák in 1891. It is part of a "Nature, Life and Love" trilogy of overtures, forming the second part, "Life". The other two

Performance history#

Notable performances of Dvořák’s Carnival. * Prague, Austria-Hungary: 28 April 1892, conducted by Dvořák himself, at Rudolfinum. * Vienna, Austria-Hungary: 4 February 1895, conducted by Dvořák himself

Discography#

  • the Hallé 150th anniversary, The Hallé, Hamilton Harty, recorded 30 April 1927, remastering BBC music CD (2007)
  • Dvořák in Prague: A Celebration, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa, Sony CD (1994) and Kultur DVD (2007)
  • *Carnival Overture, Op. 92. Dr. Richard E. Rodda. The Kennedy Center. *
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Antonín Dvořák