Antonín Dvořák

The Profile

Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) was a Czech Romantic composer known for fusing Bohemian folk idioms with classical forms. From 1892 to 1895 he directed the National Conservatory of Music in New York, where he composed the Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.” His output spans symphonies, chamber music, concertos, choral works, and dances.

Czech Romantic composer (1841–1904); leading figure of the Czech national school; director of the National Conservatory in New York (1892–1895); renowned for the New World Symphony, Slavonic Dances, Cello Concerto, and richly melodic chamber music.

Two passionate reviews celebrate Dvořák’s Bohemian soul and his American years. One unpacks the New World Symphony’s sweeping imagery and famed Largo; the other revels in the Op.81 Piano Quintet’s dumka heart and folk vitality. Together they spotlight late-Romantic colors, memorable themes, and top-shelf performances.