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Which historical event coincided with Dvořák's birth?
Which historical event coincided with Dvořák's birth?
- The end of the Napoleonic Wars
- The start of the Franco-Prussian War
- The unification of Germany
- The beginning of the Victorian era (correct)
Which composer mentored Dvořák and shared a mutual admiration for each other's work?
Which composer mentored Dvořák and shared a mutual admiration for each other's work?
- Franz Liszt
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Johannes Brahms (correct)
- Richard Wagner
In what year did Dvořák achieve international recognition for his compositions?
In what year did Dvořák achieve international recognition for his compositions?
- 1874
- 1876 (correct)
- 1857
- 1892
What political context significantly influenced Dvořák's musical style?
What political context significantly influenced Dvořák's musical style?
Which musical style did Dvořák skillfully integrate with Bohemian folk music?
Which musical style did Dvořák skillfully integrate with Bohemian folk music?
Which of Dvořák's operas achieved notable success?
Which of Dvořák's operas achieved notable success?
What motivated Dvořák to leave his position in New York?
What motivated Dvořák to leave his position in New York?
What position did Dvořák hold at the time of his death?
What position did Dvořák hold at the time of his death?
How did Dvořák's work contrast with the prevailing trends of the Romantic era?
How did Dvořák's work contrast with the prevailing trends of the Romantic era?
Beyond music, which of the following were among Dvořák's interests?
Beyond music, which of the following were among Dvořák's interests?
Flashcards
Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák
Czech composer born in 1841, died in 1904.
Slavonic Dances
Slavonic Dances
A series of compositions published by Dvořák in 1878.
Austrian State Music Prize
Austrian State Music Prize
Award Dvořák won in 1874 at age 33 for his compositions.
National Conservatory of Music
National Conservatory of Music
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Opera Rusalka
Opera Rusalka
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Brahms and Dvořák
Brahms and Dvořák
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Bohemia
Bohemia
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Romantic Era
Romantic Era
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Wagner's Influence
Wagner's Influence
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Folk Music Fusion
Folk Music Fusion
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Study Notes
Antonín Dvořák
- Born in 1841, in Bohemia (now part of Czechia)
- Son of a butcher and innkeeper
- Educated at the Prague National Opera, studying viola with notable conductors
- Won the Austrian State Music Prize in 1874, with the commendation of Brahms
Dvořák's Musical Style
- Master of the Germanic symphonic tradition
- Significant interest in traditional folk music of Bohemia
- Successfully merged folk and symphonic styles
- Uplifting and melodic music
- Inspired by folk songs and dances of Bohemia, such as the polka
- Music expressed a desire for freedom
Influences
- Johannes Brahms - close friend and mentor, respected his music
- Richard Wagner - Dvořák was influenced by Wagner's music and experienced a performance by him
- Influence from traditional folk customs and music of Bohemia
Career Highlights
- Director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York (1892)
- Returned to Bohemia in 1895, after three years in the US
- Critical success of his opera, Rusalka, and became the director of the Prague Conservatory
- Died in 1904, at age 63
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