The Slavonic Dances (Czech: Slovansk� tance) are a series of 16 orchestral pieces composed by Anton�n Dvo?�k in 1878 and 1886 and published in two sets as Opus 46 and Opus 72 respectively. Originally written for piano four hands, the Slavonic Dances were inspired by Johannes Brahms's own Hungarian Dances and were orchestrated at the request of Dvo?�k's publisher soon after composition. The pieces, lively and full of national character, were well received at the time and today are among the composer's most memorable works, occasionally making appearances in popular culture. This arrangement for clarinet quartet includes the following parts: Bb Clarinet 1 or Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3 or Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet.

The Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178, popularly known as the New World Symphony, was composed by Anton�n Dvoř�k. It has been described as one of the most popular of all symphonies.

This easy arrangement for clarinet quartet of the beautiful second movement includes the following parts: Bb Clarinet 1 or Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3 or Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet.

Anton�n Dvoř�k's poignant melody -- inspired by African American spirituals and lullabies -- has been masterfully edited and arranged for clarinet quartet. Transposed to a more hospitable key, this arrangement will imbue a solemn occasion, religious service, or recital with warmth and pathos.