This three movement composition for string quintet, scored for 3 violins, viola and cello, falls under the heading of program music as it paints unmistakable pictures of pastural/country life. Each of the

Commissioned by CitiMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra for a season titled Equality, Justice, Freedom, this three-movement work considers the emotions evoked by lack of equality (anger and frustration),

An introspective, emotive setting with the traditional melody supported by rich harmonies and unexpected modulations. A great choice for a moment of peaceful reflection during the Christmas season.

The fourth movement and finale of Dvorak's "American" Quartet is a festive rondo, and with its pentatonic foundation invokes imagery of the American Southwest. This challenging arrangement will make a

This famous and exciting piece would make a great opening to a concert, or it could even be used as a recessional at a wedding service. The technical parts flow very nicely and sound more difficult than

Composed when Mendelssohn was only 18 years old, the String Quartet in a minor is considered his first mature work for string quartet. This all-new edition by William Purvis for the New York

Antonin Dvorak composed the quartet in the summer of 1893 during his summer vacation in Spillviale, Iowa. From 1892-1895, Dvorak served as the director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York

Transcribed from the original string quartet version to give wind players an opportunity to play and learn from this great work directly, this composition will challenge the members of the woodwind quintet