ON THIS DAY | Dvořák's Four "Romantic Pieces" Op. 75 Premiered in 1887

The charming miniatures were originally conceptualized for string trio, but later reworked into a much-loved parlor suite for violin and piano

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Antonín Dvořák's Four "Romantic Pieces" Op. 75 premiered on this day in 1887 — 134 years ago.

The first performance was given by Czech violinist Karel Ondricek with Dvořák himself at the piano.

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