Antonín Dvořák Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Symphonic Poem “Water Spirit,” Op. 107Antonín Dvořák36rank/position

Dvořák – The Water Goblin

Antonín Dvořák, the Czech master whose talent was recognized by the famed composer Brahms.

This time, let’s introduce a symphonic poem from Dvořák’s late works, based on a folk tale.

The piece depicts a truly terrifying story: a water sprite who drags a young girl beneath the surface and brutally murders the child she bears.

Isn’t it perfect for creating a chilling Halloween night that’s more than just fun? At the time of its composition in 1896, some critics even called it “ugly and horrifying,” and its shocking content still feels thrilling today.

The acclaimed album “Symphonic Poems,” featuring performances conducted by Charles Mackerras, won the German Record Critics’ Award.

If you listen while imagining the story, it’s sure to deepen the Halloween mood.

Legend Op. 59 No. 1 in D minorAntonín Dvořák37rank/position

41st Prizewinner Commemorative Concert, Intermediate Duet B [Gold Prize] Akari Harada & Chisato Harada / Dvořák: Legends, Op. 59 – No. 1 in D minor, No. 5 in A-flat major

Composed in 1881 for piano four hands and arranged for orchestra in the same year, Legends, Op.

59 is one of the signature works of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.

Often paired with the Slavonic Dances, it reflects the composer’s love for his homeland in its musical character.

This suite of ten pieces overflows with memorable melodies and rhythms in every movement, as if spinning a tale.

In particular, No.

1 permeates the heart with Dvořák’s uniquely lyrical, pastoral melody.

A masterpiece recommended not only for advanced players who enjoy four-hand performance, but for all music lovers who wish to revel in beautiful harmonies!

The way homeAntonín Dvořák38rank/position

Largo (Going Home) [Recorder] Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” with Do-Re-Mi sheet music

The second movement of Symphony No.

9 “From the New World,” composed by the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák during his stay in America in 1893.

This beautiful melody is widely loved in Japan, and you often hear it used to signal school dismissal or to let local residents know it’s evening.

With its calm, unhurried character and not-too-wide intervals, it suits the simple tone of the recorder very well.

The flats and sharps are straightforward, making the fingerings easy to understand, and playing slowly gives you ample control over your breath.

Why not play it while picturing a sunset scene, filling it with feelings of longing for your hometown?

Overture “Carnival”Antonín Dvořák39rank/position

Dvořák: Carnival Overture — Kyoto Symphony Orchestra conducted by Junichi Hirokami

Dvořák composed this “Carnival” in a short span from July 28 to September 12, 1891, when he was 50 years old.

It is the second piece in the triptych “Nature, Life, and Love,” but it is often performed on its own.

Carnival is a festival held before Easter, where people feast and make merry in a grand celebration.

String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 “American,” II. MovementAntonín Dvořák40rank/position

String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96, “American” by Antonín Dvořák – Lento

Dvořák, who was from the Czech lands, came to the United States to serve as director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York.

Living far from home in America, a country with a different history and culture, he became interested in African American spirituals and the music of Native Americans, and began incorporating these elements into his own works.

The piece known as “American” is one of the works in which you can feel the inspiration he drew from his life in the United States.

This movement, which is the second, is a moving slow movement: it sings out a plaintive melody reminiscent of a spiritual, then the cello takes it up and plays a Bohemian-style folk tune, creating a movement imbued with nostalgia.

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From the New WorldAntonín Dvořák41rank/position

[From the New World, 4th movement - Free Sheet Music Available / Dvořák - Piano (Full Version)] Symphony No. 9 / Dvořák Symphony No. 9

Antonín Dvořák’s masterpiece, From the New World.

It’s a famous work that almost everyone has heard at least once.

The real charm of this piece lies in its powerful impact, doesn’t it? It’s a brilliant, sonorous work, and if you can fully convey its grand worldview, you’ll be able to captivate the audience in an instant! In terms of difficulty, it’s by no means easy.

However, with the right arrangement, even elementary school students can take it on.

Please use this as a reference.

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From the New World, Fourth MovementAntonín Dvořák42rank/position

Piano [Cool Pieces Recommended for Recitals] Arrangements Available from Beginner to Intermediate!

Symphony No.

9 “From the New World” is a representative work by the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.

Although it was not originally written for piano, its popularity has led to many published piano arrangement scores.

The difficulty varies by arrangement, but capturing the symphony’s characteristic depth and weight of sound on a single piano is quite challenging! The striking opening phrase, for example, becomes just one note per hand on the piano, whereas in the original it’s played simultaneously by multiple string instruments.

Listening to an orchestral performance before you start practicing will help you form a clearer image.

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