Dvořák’s masterpiece. Popular classical music.
When you think of the New World Symphony and the Slavonic Dances, you think of the Czech composer Antonín Leopold Dvořák.
Among classical composers, Dvořák is as well-known as Beethoven or Mozart; in Japan, the viola solo from his String Quartet “American” and the second movement of the New World Symphony are cherished under the title “Home, Sweet Home,” and the fourth movement of the New World is so familiar that even those who don’t know the composer’s name recognize its melody.
He is celebrated as one of classical music’s foremost melody-makers.
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Dvořák’s masterpieces: Popular classical music (21–30)
Scherzo (3rd Movement) from Symphony No. 7Antonín Dvořák
From Symphony No.
7, Movement III: Scherzo – Vivace (lively and fast), Trio – Poco meno mosso (a little less quickly).
The rhythm, based on the Czech folk dance furiant in triple meter, is delightful.
Performed by the Northern Illinois University Symphony Orchestra.
From Symphony No. 8, First MovementAntonín Dvořák
From Symphony No.
8, First Movement: Allegro con brio (fast and lively).
The introduction begins slowly with a lyrical melody, after which the piece gradually progresses with increasing speed and variation, evoking the scenery flowing past a train window.
Performed by the Sapporo Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Hiroyuki Matsumoto.
Dvořák’s Masterpieces: Popular Classical Music (31–40)
Third Movement from Symphony No. 8Antonín Dvořák
“From Symphony No.
8, Movement III,” Allegretto grazioso, molto vivace (somewhat fast and graceful, very fast).
The wistful, sentimental melody and the flashes of strength between phrases make my heart ache.
The performance is by the amateur orchestra Maebashi Symphony Orchestra.
Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” First MovementAntonín Dvořák
From Symphony No.
9, Movement I: Adagio, Allegro molto (slowly; very fast).
Composed by Dvořák during his stay in America, it is one of his more familiar works.
Performed by the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Petr Vronský.
Serenade for Strings, Op. 22 – I. MovementAntonín Dvořák
“Serenade for Strings, Op.
22 – I.
Moderato” (at a moderate tempo).
A pleasant work featuring a relaxed, warm melody interspersed with rhythmic passages.
Performed by the Arts Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Konstantin Maslyuk.
The sun sets behind the distant mountains.Antonín Dvořák
Dvořák’s Symphony No.
9 in E minor, “From the New World,” composed in 1893, was given lyrics and became established as a camp and recreational song.
The melody most often sung is from the beginning of the second movement.
It’s Dvořák’s ninth and final symphony.
Humoresque No. 7Antonín Dvořák
Dvořák is a late Romantic composer.
He is especially famous for From the New World, but he also left wonderful works for piano.
I think almost everyone has heard the seventh piece of Humoresques, but although this collection is often arranged for instruments like the violin, it was originally written for piano.