From the Bohemian Forest, Op.68 (Dvořák, Antonín)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1884. Plate 8388, 8389.
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Editor Antonín Čubr (1904–1988)
Publisher. Info. Souborné vydání díla, series 5, volume 6
Prague: SNKLHU, 1957. Plate H 2153.
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For Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons and 2 Horns (Clements)
Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
Publisher. Info. Patrick Clements, 2000.
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In the Spinning-Room (No.1)

For Orchestra (Zimmer)
Arranger Karl Zimmer (1869–1935)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1910. Plate 12645.
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Misc. Notes Instrumentation: piccolo, flute, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in A, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F,
2 trumpets in A, 3 trombones, timpani, percussion, harp, strings.
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14 more: Flute 1, 2/Piccolo • Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (A) • Trombone 1/2, 3 • Timpani/Cymbals/Triangle/Bells • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Karl Zimmer (1869–1935)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1910. Plate 12645.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A6101.
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For Piano (Composer)
Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1901. Plate 11569.
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Silent Woods (No.5)

For Cello and Orchestra (Composer)
Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1894. Plate 10112.
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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1894. Plate 10112.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catelog A1433.
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7 more: Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn (F) • Violins I, II • Violas • Solo Cello, Cellos/Basses • Cellos, Basses

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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1894. Plate 10113.
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For 4 Violas and Cello (Fujita)
For Viola and Piano (Composer)
Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1913]. Plate 13369.
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For Cello and Piano (Composer)
Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1894. Plate 10114,10186.
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Misc. Notes Can also be played by violin or viola with piano.
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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1913]. Plate 13369.
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Arranger Composer
Editor Alwin Schroeder (1855–1928)
Publisher. Info. Alwin Schroeder's Solo Concert Repertoire, Book IV
Boston: The Boston Music Company, 1928. Plate B.M.Co. 5838-8.
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For Violin and Piano (Mařák)
See: Classique et moderne (No.3)

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Silent Woods (No.5)

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Editor Hu Haipeng (b. 1984)
Publisher. Info. Hu Haipeng, 2020.
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General Information

Work Title From the Bohemian Forest
Alternative. Title Ze Šumavy ; Aus dem Böhmer Walde
Composer Dvořák, Antonín
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.68 ; B.133
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IAD 22
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 pieces:
  1. Na přástkách.
    Allegro molto (D major, 249 bars)
  2. U černého jezera.
    Lento (F major, 59 bars)
  3. Noc filipojakubská.
    Molto vivace (B major, 262 bars)
  4. Na čekání.
    Allegro comodo (F major, 168 bars)
  5. Klid (Waldesruhe).
    Lento e molto cantabile (D major, 58 bars)
  6. Z bouřlivých dob.
    Allegro con fuoco (A minor, 157 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1883 (September)–1884 (January 12)
First Performance. 1884 (April 23) in Prague (Nos.1-3)
Karel Kovařovic and Antonín Dvořák (piano)
First Publication. 1884 - Berlin: N. Simrock, Plates 8388-89.
Average DurationAvg. Duration 28-30 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation piano 4 hands
Discography MusicBrainz
External Links antonin-dvorak.cz
Wikipedia article (Silent Woods)
All Music Guide (Silent Woods)
Extra Information Arrangement History:
  • Composed for piano 4 hands, 1883–1884 (= B.133)
  • No.5 was arranged for cello and piano by Dvořák in late 1891 (= B.173)
  • No.5 was also arranged for cello and orchestra by Dvořák, 1893 (= B.182)
Instrumentation: solo cello, flute, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, horn, strings