Thursday, October 23, A.D. 2008

From the New World

Antonín Dvořák is one of my favorite composers, as one would expect: Czech heritage, an interest in the nineteenth century, a love of Romanticism, and fond memories of Bohemia make me rather susceptible to his charms. I paid my respects to the illustrious man in the Vyšehrad cemetery just south of Prague, as I like to visit the graves of famous folks. Anyway, I probably love the Slavonic Dances most, obviously followed by his Ninth Symphony, From the New World. As an American, it is a civic duty to love this wonderful tribute to our land. Indeed, I cannot understand how anyone could not love it. Below is Z nového světa, performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker, and conducted by Herbert von Karajan:

First Movement:

Second Movement: I

Second Movement: II

Third Movement:

Fourth Movement: I

Fourth Movement: II

Incredible!

Posted by Joseph on Thursday, October 23, Anno Domini 2008
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