Antonin Dvorak: Slavonic Dance No.15, Op.72 No.7

Dvarak was keenly interested in Slavonic dances and music, collecting a large amount of material on this subject. The widespread popularity of Brahms' collection of Hungarian dances (21 pieces) seemed to encourage Dvorak to write this piano piece in the form of a Hungarian dance, originally for a four-hand performance. A four-hand performance on the piano was a popular form of home music in Eroupe in those days. Therefore, Dvorak did not intend this piece for concerts. But because he emphasized his character ethnic flovor and expressed it in the simplest possible manner using bold modulation, a variety of rhythms and skillful orchestration, "Slavonic Dance No.15, Op.72 No.7" became a full-fledged piece for concerts.