Dvořák in the USA
Sønderho Church, Fanø. Wednesday 14th August 2024 at 7.30 pm
SINGLE TICKETS All-inclusive Festival Ticket KR. 700,-
Antonín Dvořák: Nocturne in B major, Op. 40, for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass
Georges Onslow: Wind Quintet
Antonín Dvořák: String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97, B.180 “American”
Join us for an exceptional concert featuring a lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians, including New York sensation Alexi Kenney, celebrated by The New York Times for his unparalleled musical approach. Collaborating with him are the stellar violinists Tim Crawford and Maja Horvat, violists Michel Camille and Isidora Timotijevic, cellists Pau Codina and Eddie Pogossian, double bassist Kristina Edin, and the international Esbjerg Ensemble’s wind quintet.
During his stay in America from 1892 to 1895, Antonín Dvořák absorbed the country’s musical diversity, influenced by Native American music and African American spirituals. While based in New York and Iowa, he composed notable works like the “New World Symphony,” which reflect both American cultural motifs and his Czech roots. This period was pivotal in blending American elements with his romantic style, as is so well demonstrated in his American Quintet.
Alexi Kenney, Tim Crawford, Maja Horvat – violin, Michel Camille, Isidora Timotijevic – viola, Pau Codina, Eddie Pogossian – cello, Kristina Edin – double bass, David Daniel Dinu – oboe, Kerstin Thiele – flute, Ron Chen-Zion – clarinet, Antti Salovaara – bassoon, Joke Wijma – horn
Antonín Dvořák: Nocturne in B major, Op. 40, for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass
Georges Onslow: Wind Quintet
Antonín Dvořák: String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97, B.180. “American”
Allegro non tanto
Allegro vivo
Larghetto
Finale: Allegro giusto
Dvořák’s Nocturne unfolds in a single movement, enveloping the audience in its lush, serene melodies, characteristic of Dvořák’s romantic style. It’s a splendid example of his ability to craft music that speaks directly to the heart, making it a perfect opening for an evening filled with masterful compositions. Known as the “American” Quintet, Dvořák composed this piece during his summer retreat in Spillville, Iowa, in 1893. It mirrors the quintessential Dvořák style—melodic, expressive, and infused with elements inspired by the American musical landscape, making it a rich, captivating work perfect for a chamber music setting.