was an honored guest in the United States, during which time he created one of the great popular repertory classics, his Ninth Symphony, "From the New World," plus numerous other chamber and piano ...

Sometimes it takes an outsider to see a culture clearly. Czech composer Antonin Dvorak's Ninth Symphony was an ode to what American music could... How The 'New World' Symphony Introduced American ...

There is a fascinating back story to Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95; From the New World.” It begins with the composer’s extended stay in the early 1890’s in the ...

complicated musical web in which all roads lead to Dvorak. One of the first cello recordings Eldredge fell in love with was a duet by Rostropovich and fellow cellist Jacqueline du Pre. Rostropovich is ...

The centenary of the birth of Czech Composer Antonin Dvorak was celebrated last week. In London, Eduard Benes and members of the Czech Government attended Dvorak memorial concerts in Albert Hall. But ...

You don’t have to travel to Austria or Italy to visit the home of a world-famous classical music composer. Just a short drive from Rochester rests a small town that one master called home for a summer ...

Physical surroundings have a powerful effect on any artist, and are often reflected in his work. Beethoven’s “Pastoral” symphony evokes images of the Alps; the vastness of Russia is mirrored by the ...

The Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet has a new album. It's called "Woodland Songs" and is inspired by Native American traditions, like the "American Quartet." It's a beloved piece by 19th century ...

A young violinist explores the connection between powerlifting and music. A teen bassoonist plays a stirring piece, a trombonist shows off the range of his instrument and shares his passion for ...

This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action. Find more at NPR.org/Anthem. Sometimes it takes an ...