Dvořák: Cello Variations

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements for string orchestra
for wind ensemble
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Antonín_Dvořák
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_aspect Czech nationalism
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in cello repertoire
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of his mother
to the cellist Hanuš Wihan
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:London
gptkbp:form theme and variations
gptkbp:genre gptkb:chamber_music
classical music
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:12
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:late_19th_century
gptkbp:influenced modern cello compositions
cello technique development
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Brahms
gptkb:Schumann
gptkbp:influences Slavic folk music
gptkbp:inspiration Dvořák's own experiences
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:cello
cello and piano
gptkbp:key B minor
gptkbp:music_style final variation is a lively dance
theme presented in the first variation
variations explore different moods
gptkbp:musical_elements rhythmic diversity
lyrical melodies
rich harmonies
gptkbp:notable_performances international music festivals
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Yo-Yo_Ma
gptkb:Mischa_Maisky
gptkb:Steven_Isserlis
gptkbp:performance frequent in competitions
gptkbp:performed_by soloists
orchestras worldwide
chamber ensembles
gptkbp:performer gptkb:Steven_Isserlis
gptkbp:premiere 1895
gptkbp:publisher Simrock
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkb:Sony_Classical
gptkb:EMI_Classics
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Dvořák:_String_Quartet_No._12
gptkb:Dvořák:_Cello_Concerto
gptkbp:repertoire music conservatories
gptkbp:style Romantic
gptkbp:year_composed 1894