Josef Suk (1874 – 1935)
Meditation on the Old Czech Hymn "St Wenceslas" op. 35a
string orchestra
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Details
- For
- string orchestra
- Product Type
- Score (Urtext edition)
- Author / Composer
- Josef Suk
- Editor
- Zdeněk Nouza
- Product number
- 746199
- Difficulty Level
- 3
Description
Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert.
Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian “St. Wenceslas” hymn. The hymn’s message – a plea for the well-being of the Czech people, directed at their patron saint – was immediately understood by the audience.
The Bohemian String Quartet performed this single-movem...