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.

Here, we introduce the appeal of Dvořák’s works alongside outstanding performances by musicians from around the world.

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Dvořák’s masterpiece. Popular classical music.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, B. 178 “From the New World,” 4th movementAntonín Dvořák		A Masterpiece Commentary on the Fourth Movement from Dvořák’s “From the New World”
2	Slavonic Dances, Book I: No. 3Antonín Dvořák		A lively piece based on Dvořák’s folk music
3	From Symphony No. 8, Movement IVAntonín Dvořák		The Masterpiece of Dvořák's Symphony No. 8
4	Slavonic Dances, Series II: No. 7 (No. 15)Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák became internationally famous for his Slavic national music.
5	String Quartet No. 13 in G major, Op. 106, B. 192: I. Allegro moderatoAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Masterpiece String Quartet
6	Wind Serenade: Movement IVAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Wind Serenade
7	Mischievous FarmerAntonín Dvořák		Operatic works by Dvořák incorporating folk music
8	Slavonic Dances, Series I: No. 1 in C major, Op. 46 No. 1Antonín Dvořák		A collection of dances composed by Dvořák
9	Cello Concerto, Movement IAntonín Dvořák		The masterpiece of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto
10	Humoresque (Humoresky), Op. 101, B. 187, No. 7 in G-flat majorAntonín Dvořák		A masterpiece by Dvořák, a work reflecting his sentiments during his stay in America
11	Symphony No. 1, First MovementAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s first symphonic work
12	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Second MovementAntonín Dvořák		All movements of Dvořák’s From the New World are masterpieces.
13	String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Movement IAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s string quartets are masterpieces of East-West fusion
14	Slavonic Dances, Series I, No. 7Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s national dance “Skočná”
15	Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 4 — complete movementsAntonín Dvořák		A grand symphony imbued with Dvořák’s first love
16	From Symphony No. 7, Movement IVAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s ethnically inspired and dramatic orchestral works
17	Second Movement from Symphony No. 8Antonín Dvořák		A masterpiece Dvořák composed out of love for his homeland
18	Overture ‘The Hussites’, Op. 67, B. 132Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s masterpiece depicting the Czech religious reformer
19	Serenade for Strings, Op. 22: IV. MovementAntonín Dvořák		A masterpiece for string ensemble that showcases Dvořák's brilliance
20	Serenade for Strings, Op. 22: II. MovementAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, Movement II
21	The way homeAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák: From the New World, Second Movement
22	Symphonic Poem “Water Spirit,” Op. 107Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Terrifying Folk-Tale Symphonic Poem
23	Symphony No. 9, From the New World, Second Movement ‘Going Home’Antonín Dvořák		A beautiful symphony that plays at the time of returning home
24	Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák's symphonies are moving
25	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Second MovementAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a piece that longs for his homeland
26	Slavonic Dances, Series II No. 1, Op. 72 No. 1Antonín Dvořák		Elegantly expressing Czech folk dance through a piano duet
27	Slavonic Dances, Book I: No. 2Antonín Dvořák		A lyrical and cheerful piece of Slavonic Dances
28	Slavonic Dances, Series I: No. 4Antonín Dvořák		Performing Slavonic Dances as a piano duo
29	Slavonic Dances, Book I: No. 8Antonín Dvořák		Slavonic Dance No. 8. A fast-tempo, powerful, passionate, and captivating work.
30	Slavonic Dances, Series II No. 2 (No. 10)Antonín Dvořák		Performing the graceful melody of Slavonic Dances as a piano duet
31	Cello Concerto, Second MovementAntonín Dvořák		Introduction to the performance of the second movement of the Cello Concerto
32	Finale (4th Movement) from Symphony No. 5Antonín Dvořák		The premiere of Symphony No. 5, movement 4
33	Symphony No. 6, Fourth MovementAntonín Dvořák		Introduction to the Performance of Symphony No. 6, Movement IV
34	From Symphony No. 7, First MovementAntonín Dvořák		Performance of the first movement of Symphony No. 7
35	From Symphony No. 7, Movement IIAntonín Dvořák		The gentle, soothing second movement of Symphony No. 7
36	Scherzo (3rd Movement) from Symphony No. 7Antonín Dvořák		Introduction to a performance of the Scherzo movement from Symphony No. 7
37	From Symphony No. 8, First MovementAntonín Dvořák		Symphony No. 8 by the Sapporo Chamber Orchestra
38	Third Movement from Symphony No. 8Antonín Dvořák		An emotive yet powerful performance of the third movement of Symphony No. 8
39	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” First MovementAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák Symphony No. 9, 1st movement
40	Serenade for Strings, Op. 22 – I. MovementAntonín Dvořák		Performance of the first movement of the Serenade for Strings
41	The sun sets behind the distant mountains.Antonín Dvořák		The New World Symphony that became an American folk song
42	HumoresqueAntonín Dvořák		A fusion of Czech and American music, an elegant miniature beloved in Japan
43	Humoresque No. 7Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák late-Romantic composer
44	Three Slavonic Rhapsodies, Op. 45, B. 86Antonín Dvořák		Czech-born composer Antonín Dvořá—
45	8 Humoresques, Op. 101 No. 7Antonín Dvořák		Humoresque No. 7 by Dvořák
46	Eight Waltzes, Op. 54 No. 1Antonín Dvořák		A romantic work by Dvořák derived from folk music
47	Slavonic Dances, No. 2 in E minorAntonín Dvořák		Slavonic Dances is a famous piece filled with melancholy.
48	Slavonic Dance, Op. 46 No. 5Antonín Dvořák		Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” affectionately known as “From the New World,” by Dvořák…
49	Slavonic Dance, Op. 72 No. 2Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák's Slavonic Dances
50	Slavonic Dances, Series I, Op. 46 No. 1Antonín Dvořák		The Appeal of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance No. 1
51	Slavonic Dances, Series II, Op. 72 No. 2Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances: where silence and passion intersect
52	Sonatina, Op. 100Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák was a Bohemian composer active in the 19th century…
53	Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39: No. 2, “Polka”Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Czech Suite Polka
54	Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104Antonín Dvořák		The appeal and characteristics of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto
55	Dumka, Op. 35Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Dumka is an emotionally rich masterpiece
56	Dumka and Furiant, Op. 12Antonín Dvořák		A masterpiece in which Dvořák incorporated Slavic folk music into his work
57	Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Masterpiece Piano Quintet
58	Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 87Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s mature chamber works
59	HumoresqueAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák's Humoresque is a flute étude.
60	Romantic Pieces, Op. 75: No. 1 “Cavatina”Antonín Dvořák		A short piece by Dvořák, with the gentle tones of violin and piano
61	Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 “From the New World,” Second MovementAntonín Dvořák		Melancholic Melody from Dvořák’s New World
62	Symphony No. 9Antonín Dvořák		A masterpiece composed in America while thinking of one’s hometown
63	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”Antonín Dvořák		The famous piece composed in America, From the New World
64	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Second Movement “Largo”Antonín Dvořák		From the New World, Second Movement: A Melancholy Melody
65	Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 96, “From the New World”Antonín Dvořák		Introduction to Dvořák's Symphony From the New World
66	Symphony No. 9, From the New World, Fourth MovementAntonín Dvořák		Beginner’s guide to Dvořák’s symphonies
67	Legend Op. 59 No. 1 in D minorAntonín Dvořák		A legend reflecting Dvořák’s love for his homeland
68	Overture “Carnival”Antonín Dvořák		Carnival, composed by Dvořák at the age of fifty
69	String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 “American,” II. MovementAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák, who was from the Czech lands, New...
70	From the New WorldAntonín Dvořák		Introduce Dvořák’s masterpieces
71	From the New World, Fourth MovementAntonín Dvořák		Piano arrangement of Dvořák’s From the New World
72	Suite in A major, Op. 98Antonín Dvořák		The Piano Version and Orchestral Version of Dvořák’s Suite, Op. 98
73	Saint LudmilaAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s oratorio Saint Ludmila
74	Poetic Tone Pictures Op. 85, B. 161 – No. 4 Spring SongAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Spring Song is characterized by its flowing melody.
75	Poetic Tone Pictures, Op. 85: No. 1 “Night Road”Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s poetic tone pictures are a collection of emotionally rich piano pieces
76	Humoresque in G-flat major, Op. 101 No. 7Antonín Dvořák		Cool down with Dvořák's gentle piece
77	From the New World, Movement IIAntonín Dvořák		Czech composer Antonín Dvořák…
78	Homeward (from Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Movement II)Antonín Dvořák		Piano arrangement of Dvořák’s From the New World
79	A Poem Addressed to the MoonAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Czech folk songs
80	The way homeDvorak		A Czech composer who became famous after being recognized by Brahms.
81	cypress (tree)Antonín Dvořák
82	Song To The MoonAntonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s opera piece used in a commercial
83	Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, From the New World, Second Movement “Going Home”Antonín Dvořák		The moving song from the McDonald’s commercial
84	Cello Concerto, Movement IIIAntonín Dvořák		Cello Concerto, Movement III: In the Style of Folk Dance and Spiritual
85	Piano Trio No. 4 “Dumky” in E minor, Op. 90Antonín Dvořák		Dvořák’s Piano Trio “Dumky”
86	Piano Concerto, Op. 33Antonín Dvořák		The characteristics and appeal of Dvořák’s Piano Concerto
87	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Fourth MovementAntonín Dvořák		Conducted by Herbert von Karajan, the Berlin...
88	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Movement IIIAntonín Dvořák		Dublin Symphony Orchestra performs the third movement of Symphony No. 9