Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
(ahn-TONE-ihn, de-VORE-zshak)
Presented by Alex Darling
Europe
Born 8 Sept. 1841 Nelahozeves, Austrian Empire
Earliest musical education at 6 yrs.
Played in a Bohemian Theater Orchestra
1871 – gave up orchestra for composing
1873 – married Anna Čermáková
Dvořák’s fame increased
Befriends Johannes Brahms
Publishes Slavonic Dances
1891 – received honorary degree from U. of
Caimbridge
Musical Style
Influenced by Czech
folk music
Rusalka
Slavonic Dances
Richard Wagner
Ludvig Beethoven
America/Later Life
1892 – moved to New York
Became director of the National Conservatory of
Music ($15,000 annual salary)
1893 – composed Symphony No.9 “From the New
World”
Returned to Europe
Conflicts about salary
Increased fame in Europe
Homesickness
Died
Famous Works
Slavonic dances New world symphony
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