Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60 (Full Score)
Composed in 1880–81, Dvořák’s Sixth Symphony reflects a period of growing international recognition. Inspired by his fruitful stay in Vienna in 1879, where he strengthened ties with Johannes Brahms and conductor Hans Richter, Dvořák set out to compose a symphony “that had to be something”. Although the Vienna Philharmonic did not accept the work immediately, its premiere in Prague under Adolf Čech in 1881 marked the beginning of its success story, with enthusiastic receptions across Europe, particularly in Great Britain.
The symphony combines lyrical beauty, rhythmic vitality, and a strong sense of Czech folk influence, framed within the traditions of classical symphonic form. With its sweeping melodies, vibrant scherzo, and radiant finale, it has secured a lasting place in the concert repertoire.
This Urtext edition, edited by Jonathan Del Mar, draws on Dvořák’s autograph as well as Simrock’s first edition (1881). For the first time, the parts from the original edition – invaluable in light of the lost performance manuscripts – have been taken into account.
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Urtext edition incorporating previously unconsidered sources
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Practical score format (25.5 × 32.5 cm) with optimized page turns
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Informative Foreword (Eng/Cz/Ger) and detailed Critical Commentary (Eng)
An essential full score for conductors, orchestras, and scholars seeking the most authentic edition of this masterpiece of the Romantic repertoire.
| Arrangement | Orchestra (Sextet) |
| Genres | Romantic |
| Publisher | Bärenreiter-Verlag |