Antonín Dvořák composed his famous Serenade for Strings in E in just two weeks during a creative spell in May 1875. This was a particularly creative year for Dvořák, as he had also composed his Fifth Symphony, Second String Quintet among many other pinnacle works.
Serenade for Strings in E was premiered in December 1876 by a combination orchestra made up of some of the finest Czech and German theater musicians. Like many of his works, Serenade for Strings in E remains one of his most treasured works.
Split into five movements, the Serenade brings together five different characters to the table. From lyrical to exuberant this work has it all.
Here is the music for your enjoyment:
