In this episode, we explore Dvořák's 9th Symphony, commonly known as the "New World Symphony". We discuss the history and conception of the piece, as well as going over each movement and discussing their structure and themes.

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Music used:

Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, "From the New World" composed by Antonin Dvořák. Most excerpts were performed by the New York Philharmonic with Leonard Bernstein conducting. One excerpt was performed by the Münchner Philharmoniker and conducted by Sergiu Celibidache.  An excerpt from Swing Low, Sweet Chariot performed by Etta James was also used.

Sources used (if you want to explore more):

http://www.antonin-dvorak.cz/en/symphony9

http://www.antonin-dvorak.cz/en/did-you-know

https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/24/arts/music/the-deal-that-brought-dvorak-to-new-york.html