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Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer during the Romantic period of classical music. By infusing Moravian, Bohemian, and American folk music into his compositions, his mark in the history of music has endured. All questions concerning Antonín Dvořák should be directed here.
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Dvorak was skillful composer of the Romantic Era, and wrote quite a bit of music he will be remembered for. One of his symphonies, the Symphony #9 in E Minor is commonly called the "New World" symphony, having been written in the United States. Some old editions of his works number this symphony as #5 but it is properly #9.
The "mystery composer" you are asking about is Johannes Brahms, although it is stretching a point to say that Brahms took older forms and styles and redefined them in a "modern" way.
Brahms certainly had his own voice, but no musicologist I have ever heard of would describe Brahms as an "innovator". He used existing forms in fresh ways, yes - but that's originality, not innovation - they are two different things. Brahms was a fine composer, but he was no trailblazer. His First symphony - and it is magnificent - was called "Beethoven's Tenth" for a reason.
What are Dvorak's most famous symphonies?
Dvorak's most famous symphony is No. 9, "From the New World."
What inspired Antonin Dvorak to become a musician?
Dvorak was inspired by all of the folk melodies he heard in his native Bohemia, and they regularly show up in his compositions.
How many and what languages did Antonin Dvorak speak?
Antonin Dvorak spoke Czech, German, and possibly some English.
What kind of music did Antonin Dvorak write?
Antonin Dvorak was a Czechoslovakian composer, and was known for his folksy compositions. In modern terms, he would be considered a classical composer.
Why did Antonin Dvorak write Largo from the New World Symphony?
Why did Antonin Dvorak write "Largo" from the New World Symphony?
from the new world
Dvořák was from Bohemia, born near Prague in the Austrian Empire. He lived in Prague for most of his life, although he traveled to London multiple times and lived in New York from 1892-1895.
Antonin Dvorak died in Prague, Czech Republic on May 1, 1904.
he died from a hemorrhage, that's when you bleed to death
What is the reason that Antonin Dvorak made the new world symphony?
According to the liner notes from the Columbia Records release (1950?), Dvorak wrote the New World Symphony from December 19, 1892 through May 25, 1893, while he was the director of the (at that time recently founded) National Conservatory of Music in New York.
Among his students at the Conservatory was H. T. Burleigh, later to become a prominent baritone, composer and arranger. Burleigh spent long hours with Dvorak, singing and playing for him many Negro spirituals and slave songs. These completely captivated the master and served as an important inspiration for him to compose his New World Symphony.
