The řáconcert overture Carnival (), Op. 92, B. 169, was written by Antonín Dvořák in 1891. It is part of a "Nature, Life and Love" trilogy of overtures, forming the second part, "Life". The other two parts are In Nature's Realm, Op. 91 ("Nature") and Othello, Op. 93 ("Love").

The overture, in A major, is scored for two flutes, piccolo, two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, triangle, cymbals, tambourine, harp and strings. Its duration is between 9½ and 11½ minutes.

Carnival Overture (Dvořák)

Discography

Dvořák in Prague: A Celebration, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa, Sony CD (1994) and Kultur DVD (2007)

Carnival Overture (Dvořák)

References

External links

Carnival Overture, Op. 92. Dr. Richard E. Rodda. The Kennedy Center.

Carnival Overture (Dvořák)

Compositions by Antonín Dvořák

Concert overtures

1891 compositions

Compositions in A major