Antonín Dvořák (jan 1, 1841 – jan 1, 1904)
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a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition. Following the Romantic-era nationalist example of his predecessor Bedřich Smetana, Dvořák frequently employed rhythms and other aspects of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia. Dvořák's own style has been described as "the fullest recreation of a national idiom with that of the symphonic tradition, absorbing folk influences and finding effective ways of using them."Antonín Dvořák
1. Brahms’s symphonies stimulated a new interest in the genre.
2. Dvořák was the leading Czech composer after Smetana and also a protégé of Brahms.
3. His early works reflect national styles and include opera as well as smaller works.
4. His orchestral works include concertos for piano, violin, and cello, as well as symphonic poems.
5. Dvořák composed nine symphonies.
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Date:
jan 1, 1841
jan 1, 1904
~ 63 years