ExclusiveComplete Performance: Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World'

【Classical music and nature 古典音樂小站】Antonín Dvořák: Symphony no. 9 in E minor, 'From the New World' Op. 95. The first and third chapters were played by Superlala_Germany (royalty free music from Pond5.com); the second chapter was played by LeoSymphonyOrchestra (royalty free music from Pond5.com); the fourth chapter was played by Symphony Orchestra. It has Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) and is provided through www.musopen.org.

Enchanted by the allure of a remarkable fee, Dvořák embarked on his venture to New York. From his abode overlooking the resplendent Stuyvesant Park, he seemed to spend his days in wistful longing, seldom venturing outside except when bound by contractual obligations. Every opportunity he seized to immerse himself in memories of home, particularly during the summertime when he sought solace among the Czech community in Spillville, Iowa.

When he unveiled this opus at Carnegie Hall in 1893, critics found themselves divided. Some saw it as an all-American symphony, as Dvořák had promised, while others recognized it as a continuation of his cherished musical style.

One thing remains certain: this symphony is cherished for its countless virtues. It resides among the hearts of many, transcending time, probably one of the most popular symphonies of all.

This video was taken by Christian and Simone Schlegel in Kandertal, Riederalp in Valais, and the famous Swiss mountain "Jungrau" ("Virgin"), in Switzerland. The Video was edited by Wenjing Ma.



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