Josef Suk composed the Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 6 at the suggestion of his teacher, Anton�n Dvor�k, who recommended that the pupil broaden the emotional content of his compositions and write more cheerful music. The Serenade garnered the attention and admiration of Johannes Brahms and made Suk�s name known to Europe�s musicians. Though two movements of the Serenade were performed in T�bor in 1893, the first full performance did not take place until 1895 in Prague, and was conducted by Anton�n Bennewitz.