Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer renowned for his nationalistic sound.
Dvořák married in 1873, having nine children, and was a devoted husband and father. Towards the end of his career, Dvořák worked as a teacher in Prague and later in New York City. After a return to his native Bohemia, Dvořák was celebrated as a national hero before his passing at the age of 62.
Best of Dvořák
New World Symphony (Sometimes called Symphony From the New World, or Symphony No. 9)
Loading- Cello Concerto
- Songs My Mother Taught Me
- Rusalka
- Romance for Piano and Violin
Why is Dvořák important?
- Dvořák is seen by many as the heir to Czech composer Smetana's legacy.
- He helped to develop and champion the uniqueness of the Czech national sound.
- He showed immense versatility, writing everything from opera and oratorio to symphonies and works for piano.
Where is Dvořák from?
Dvořák is from a small town called Nelahozeves near Prague in the Czech Republic. He spent time travelling around continental Europe and Britain giving performances of his works and, in 1892, spent a few years living and working in the US as a professor at the National Conservatory of Music in New York City.
How do you pronounce Antonin Dvořák?
Antonin Dvořák is pronounced “AN-tuh-neen DVAW-zhahk" (‘zh’ as in measure) according to ABC pronounce.
What is Dvořák’s Symphony for the New World?
Dvořák’s most successful work "Symphony for the New World" (Symphony No. 9) was composed during his time at the National Conservatory of Music in America. In four movements, the piece was influenced by Dvořák’s time living in the USA and the folklore of African American and Native American people. Astronaut Neil Armstrong brought a tape recording of the symphony along with him on the Apollo 11 mission that first landed humans on the moon.