Anton Dvorak (1841-1904)

[Musicology]

A short thread on Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904). Some of whose greatest music was written in the USA.

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Anton Dvorak
String Quartet No. 12
'American'
Op.96
Second Movement

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq_2mMfVZpk

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- 4th Movement -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzqgHDAK7UA&feature=related

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Carnival Overture
Op.92

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4znvl9Sdflk

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Romance in F Minor
For Solo Violin and Orchestra
Op.11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzxwv5iZLx0&feature=related

and -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbvxUJLmNzE&feature=related


(cont'd)..

[Musicology]

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Anton Dvorak
Symphony
'From the New World'
(New York and Spillsville, Ohio - 1893)
Conclusion
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Claudio Abaddo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoWgK6Zf56g

[Emil Miller]

Antonin Dvorak is one of the giants of music. I have recently been learning to play his Humoreske on the piano and it is easy to see that his grasp of harmony, even in such an overplayed piece, is truly superb. However, despite his wonderful chamber music, he will be chiefly remembered as a symphonic composer. The New World symphony is a work that is truly inspired but, despite its obvious and justly deserved popularity, the 7th symphony must be his monument to the symphonic form.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Musicology,
Thanks for high lighting Antonin Dvořák. I have only recently come to recognize and appreciate the magnificence of his work. I had recently attended a performance in Dallas that included a Dvořák piece. Here is an excerpt I posted in the "Classical Listening" thread:

"...I wanted to share an evening that my son and I enjoyed with Itzhak Perlman and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For those who are not aware,...,Itzhak Perlman is a world renowned violin virtuoso and accomplished conductor.

The performance included:
Johann Sebastian Bach; Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor (BWV 1041). Perlman performed as the solo violinist utilizing his nearly 300 year old “Soil Stradivarius”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_Stradivarius

The second piece was Antonin Dvořák’s “Serenade in E major, Op. 22 conducted by Mr. Perlman. Here is a recording of the first movement (moderato):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY6eORIi-y0

..."


Antonin Dvorak is one of the giants of music. I have recently been learning to play his Humoreske on the piano and it is easy to see that his grasp of harmony, even in such an overplayed piece, is truly superb. However, despite his wonderful chamber music, he will be chiefly remembered as a symphonic composer. The New World symphony is a work that is truly inspired but, despite its obvious and justly deserved popularity, the 7th symphony must be his monument to the symphonic form.

Brian,
I am impressed that you play the piano. My mother was quite accomplished at the piano as well as one sister. We have a piano in home, but unfortunately it sits idle. Perhaps one day...?


Gilliatt

[Musicology]

Hello there Brian,

Yes ! The wonderful 7th symphony. A real gem !!

Here is another of my favourites -

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Anton Dvorak
Scherzo Capriccioso
For Orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmTIRXfAc-o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4LiQtp1tHo&feature=related



Antonin Dvorak is one of the giants of music. I have recently been learning to play his Humoreske on the piano and it is easy to see that his grasp of harmony, even in such an overplayed piece, is truly superb. However, despite his wonderful chamber music, he will be chiefly remembered as a symphonic composer. The New World symphony is a work that is truly inspired but, despite its obvious and justly deserved popularity, the 7th symphony must be his monument to the symphonic form.

[Musicology]

Gilliat Gurgle,

Very nice ! I've a friend near Dallas.

I will finish this short thread with -

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Anton Dvorak
String Serenade in E Major
First Movement

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH9YC5N0pZs&feature=related

Regards




Musicology,
Thanks for high lighting Antonin Dvořák. I have only recently come to recognize and appreciate the magnificence of his work. I had recently attended a performance in Dallas that included a Dvořák piece. Here is an excerpt I posted in the "Classical Listening" thread:

"...I wanted to share an evening that my son and I enjoyed with Itzhak Perlman and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For those who are not aware,...,Itzhak Perlman is a world renowned violin virtuoso and accomplished conductor.

The performance included:
Johann Sebastian Bach; Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor (BWV 1041). Perlman performed as the solo violinist utilizing his nearly 300 year old “Soil Stradivarius”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_Stradivarius

The second piece was Antonin Dvořák’s “Serenade in E major, Op. 22 conducted by Mr. Perlman. Here is a recording of the first movement (moderato):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY6eORIi-y0

..."



Brian,
I am impressed that you play the piano. My mother was quite accomplished at the piano as well as one sister. We have a piano in home, but unfortunately it sits idle. Perhaps one day...?


Gilliatt

[Emil Miller]

Musicology,
Thanks for high lighting Antonin Dvořák. I have only recently come to recognize and appreciate the magnificence of his work. I had recently attended a performance in Dallas that included a Dvořák piece. Here is an excerpt I posted in the "Classical Listening" thread:

"...I wanted to share an evening that my son and I enjoyed with Itzhak Perlman and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For those who are not aware,...,Itzhak Perlman is a world renowned violin virtuoso and accomplished conductor.

The performance included:
Johann Sebastian Bach; Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor (BWV 1041). Perlman performed as the solo violinist utilizing his nearly 300 year old “Soil Stradivarius”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_Stradivarius

The second piece was Antonin Dvořák’s “Serenade in E major, Op. 22 conducted by Mr. Perlman. Here is a recording of the first movement (moderato):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY6eORIi-y0

..."



Brian,
I am impressed that you play the piano. My mother was quite accomplished at the piano as well as one sister. We have a piano in home, but unfortunately it sits idle. Perhaps one day...?


Gilliatt

Hi Gilliatt,

I didn't know that Perlman had taken up the baton. It seems to be the fashion nowadays, I was listening to a radio programme yesterday in which Howard Shelley, one of England's foremost pianists, was conducting Mendelssohn's Italian symphony.

As for your idle piano, don't hesitate but get a few lessons under yourt belt ASAP. The fun derived from making music rather than listening to it is amazing. Like many people, I always thought that learning to play would be too difficult, but a friend left me a simple electronic keyboard before departing to live in New York and from that I turned to a piano. I went to a piano teacher and took lessons for about 18 months to learn the rudiments. Since then I have been teaching myself to play and every time I start to play, the world ceases to exist for literally hours because it is so enjoyable watching the incremental improvements take shape with practice.
There is nothing special about it, anybody with the necessary number of fingers can play a piano and even, as in my case, it's nothing like Rubenstein, it's still hugely enjoyable. Iwish I could play as well as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXjbz4TQOyM