Dvorák, Antonín Leopold . (1841 - 1904)

Autograph Musical Quotation, "Piano Quintet No. 2."

An excellent AMQS ("Antonin Dvorak"), on one side of an attractive gold edged oblong 8vo card, n.p., 25th March 1896. In bold, dark fountain pen ink Dvorak has penned seven bars of music from the first movement of his Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81. Signed and dated beneath the quotation. Rare and in very fine condition.

Dvorak's Piano Quintet No. 2 was composed between 18th August and 8th October 1887 and premiered in Prague on 6th January 1888. The quintet is acknowledged as one of the masterpieces in the form. (6180)


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