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Born near Prague, Dvorák studied the violin with his local school master. Then, between 1857 and 1859, he attended the Prague Organ School. He was influenced by the Czech composer Smetana who, from 1866, directed the Opera Orchestra in which Dvorák played the viola. From about 1873, he devoted most of his life to composition. He won the Austrian State Stipendium three times, in 1874, 1876 and 1877. This got the attention of the composer Johannes Brahms , who in 1878 arranged for the publisher Simrock to publish some of Dvorák’s works. Under this arrangement, Dvorák’s music began to be performed throughout Europe. Some of these early works include the Slavonic Dances, the Symphony No. 6 and the Stabat Mater. He received several commissions, particularly in England, where he was very popular and much admired. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Cambridge University. In 1891 Dvorák became a Professor of Composition at the Prague Conservatoire, and before leaving for the USA he toured Bohemia playing the new Dumky Trio. From 1892 until 1895 he was the Director of the new National Conservatory in New York, teaching composition. During this period of his life, his compositions show his deep interest in American folk music. These include the famous Symphony No. 9 ('From the New World'), the String Quartet in F, the String Quintet in E flat and the Cello Concerto. Homesickness took him back to Prague, where he began to write symphonic poems. He received many honours in his own country and resisted invitations by Brahms to move to Vienna where he was only grudgingly accepted. His attempts at dramatic music were eventually rewarded with the success of the opera Rusalka (1901). He died in 1904, shortly after the first performances of his last opera, Armida. The late 19th century brought an increasing awareness of national identity to various ethnic groups in Europe and Dvorák’s musical career was influenced by the spirit of Bohemian nationalism.
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  • Symphony No. 9

    Allegro ma non troppo un poco maestoso

    RPO051 Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (Choral Symphony / Ode to Joy)

      Allegro ma non troppo un poco maestoso

      Recording identifier: rw2147483832 Label: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Catalogue number: RPO051 Conductors: Raymond Leppard Producer: Alan Peters Engineer: Dick Lewzey Recording date: Performance timing: 1041 Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Leader: Hugh Bean (Violin) Recording location: CTS Studios

      RPO051

      Allegro ma non troppo un poco maestoso

      RPO051

        Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (Choral Symphony / Ode to Joy)

        16:55

        Recording identifier: rw2147483832 Label: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Catalogue number: RPO051 Conductors: Raymond Leppard Producer: Alan Peters Engineer: Dick Lewzey Recording date: Performance timing: 1041 Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Leader: Hugh Bean (Violin) Recording location: CTS Studios

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        16:55

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      • Carnival

        RPO010 Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (From the New World), Carnival, Op. 92, Scherzo Capriccioso in D flat, Op. 66

          Recording identifier: rw2147485715 Label: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Catalogue number: RPO010 Conductors: Paavo Järvi Producer: Alan Peters Engineer: Floating Earth Recording date: Performance timing: 577 Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Leader: Jonathan Carney (Violin) Recording location:

          RPO010

          RPO010

            Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (From the New World), Carnival, Op. 92, Scherzo Capriccioso in D flat, Op. 66

            09:37

            Recording identifier: rw2147485715 Label: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Catalogue number: RPO010 Conductors: Paavo Järvi Producer: Alan Peters Engineer: Floating Earth Recording date: Performance timing: 577 Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Leader: Jonathan Carney (Violin) Recording location:

            09:37

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          • Scherzo Capriccioso

            RPO010 Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (From the New World), Carnival, Op. 92, Scherzo Capriccioso in D flat, Op. 66

              Recording identifier: rw2147485716 Label: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Catalogue number: RPO010 Conductors: Paavo Järvi Producer: Alan Peters Engineer: Floating Earth Recording date: Performance timing: 892 Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Leader: Jonathan Carney (Violin) Recording location:

              RPO010

              RPO010

                Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (From the New World), Carnival, Op. 92, Scherzo Capriccioso in D flat, Op. 66

                14:52

                Recording identifier: rw2147485716 Label: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Catalogue number: RPO010 Conductors: Paavo Järvi Producer: Alan Peters Engineer: Floating Earth Recording date: Performance timing: 892 Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Leader: Jonathan Carney (Violin) Recording location:

                14:52

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              • Symphony No. 8

                Allegro vivace e con brio

                FC16659 Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 (Pastoral), Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93

                  Allegro vivace e con brio

                  Recording identifier: rw2147483946 Label: Forlane CI Catalogue number: FC16659 Conductors: Alain Lombard Producer: Ivan Pastor Engineer: Jean-Marc Laisne Recording date: 1991-01-01 Performance timing: 409 Ensemble: Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine Leader: Recording location: Espace Culturel du Pin Galant, Bordeaux, France

                  FC16659

                  Allegro vivace e con brio

                  FC16659

                    Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 (Pastoral), Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93

                    09:22

                    Recording identifier: rw2147483946 Label: Forlane CI Catalogue number: FC16659 Conductors: Alain Lombard Producer: Ivan Pastor Engineer: Jean-Marc Laisne Recording date: 1991-01-01 Performance timing: 409 Ensemble: Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine Leader: Recording location: Espace Culturel du Pin Galant, Bordeaux, France

                    3

                    09:22

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                  • String Quartet No. 12

                    Allegro ma non troppo

                    FC16538 String Quartet No. 2 (Intimate Letters), String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Op. 22 No. 2, String Quartet No. 12 in F, Op. 96 (American)

                      Allegro ma non troppo

                      Recording identifier: rw2147483882 Label: Forlane CI Catalogue number: FC16538 Conductors: Producer: Ivan Pastor Engineer: Jean-Martial Golaz Recording date: 1985-01-01 Performance timing: 325 Ensemble: Enesco Quartet Leader: Recording location: Salle Adyar, Paris

                      FC16538

                      Allegro ma non troppo

                      FC16538

                        String Quartet No. 2 (Intimate Letters), String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Op. 22 No. 2, String Quartet No. 12 in F, Op. 96 (American)

                        06:17

                        Recording identifier: rw2147483882 Label: Forlane CI Catalogue number: FC16538 Conductors: Producer: Ivan Pastor Engineer: Jean-Martial Golaz Recording date: 1985-01-01 Performance timing: 325 Ensemble: Enesco Quartet Leader: Recording location: Salle Adyar, Paris

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                        06:17

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