Serenade, Op. 6 [String Orchestra]

While Suk was studying under Antonin Dvorak at the Prague Conservatory, Dvorak noticed a melancholy strain in much of Suk's work, and recommended he try writing some lighter and more cheerful music. Based on Dvorak's suggestion, Suk produced the Serenade for Strings in 1892. The Serenade soon brought Suk considerable fame and Dvorak's longtime supporter, Johannes Brahms, endorsed its publication. Study score.