Biography
- Dvořák had a passionate interest in folk music and folklore.
- His Slavonic Dances for piano duet were so popular that the sheet music sold out in a day!
- Dvořák had an obsession with trains. His love of trains started at a young age when he witnessed the construction of a railway near his village.
- He spent several years in the United States as the director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City, and was interested and invested in the developing American musical style
Famous Works
Listen to Dvořák
These pieces made Antonín Dvořák famous all around the world. Press a Listen button and hear the music for yourself!
Symphony No. 9 “From a New World”
Slavonic Dance in E minor
Symphony Spotlight
Where can you hear Antonín Dvořák's music?
The Columbus Symphony brings this music to life on stage. Check out these programs, and maybe you can hear it in person!
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May 1-2, 2026: The American Flag
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