German Vox Classical 78 - Dvorak String Quartet #12, SIgned By Hoffmann
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The String Quartet in F major Op. 96, nicknamed American Quartet, is the 12th string quartet composed by Antonín Dvo?ák. It was written in 1893, during Dvo?ák's time in the United States. The quartet is one of the most popular in the chamber music repertoire. Dvo?ák composed the Quartet in 1893 during a summer vacation from his position as Director (1892-1895) of the National Conservatory in New York. He spent his vacation in the town of Spillville, Iowa, which was home to a Czech immigrant community. In that environment, and surrounded by beautiful nature, he felt very much at ease. Writing to a friend he described his state of mind, away from hectic New York: "I have been on vacation since 3 June here in the Czech village of Spillville and I won’t be returning to New York until the latter half of September. The children arrived safely from Europe and we’re all happy together. We like it very much here and, thank God, I am working hard and I’m healthy and in good spirits."
This record has Hoffmann's signature engraved in the deadwax on both sides and is in E condition. It comes in a generic heavy brown Kraft paper sleeve.
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