DVORAK JOUSIKVINTETTI ES-DUURI OP.97

DVORAK JOUSIKVINTETTI ES-DUURI OP.97

The String Quintet in E-flat major op. 97 (with two violas) is the third work

Dvorak composed during his stay in America. The use of particular melodic and rhythmic elements in his

American compositions, as typically found in Afro-American gospels, strengthened the gathering conception

considering Dvorak to be the founder of an American national style of music.

The String Quintet in E-flat major was premiered on 12 January 1894 at the Carnegie Hall

and was published shortly afterwards in score and parts by Simrock.

This first edition is the main source for this publication.