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When did Dvořák achieve international recognition for his musical compositions?
When did Dvořák achieve international recognition for his musical compositions?
- Upon his birth in 1841
- After winning the Austrian State Music Prize in 1874 (correct)
- After becoming Director of the Prague Conservatory in 1901
- Following the publication of *Slavonic Dances* in 1878
Which historical context significantly influenced Dvořák's musical style?
Which historical context significantly influenced Dvořák's musical style?
- Bohemia's political status under Austrian rule (correct)
- The invention of the piano
- The rise of opera in Italy
- The development of atonal music
What musical elements did Dvořák uniquely blend in his compositions?
What musical elements did Dvořák uniquely blend in his compositions?
- Romantic and atonal
- Opera and jazz
- Germanic symphonic and Bohemian folk (correct)
- Classical and Baroque
What prompted Dvořák to leave his position at the National Conservatory of Music in New York?
What prompted Dvořák to leave his position at the National Conservatory of Music in New York?
Which of Dvořák's works premiered to critical acclaim in 1901?
Which of Dvořák's works premiered to critical acclaim in 1901?
What was Dvořák's initial profession before dedicating himself to music?
What was Dvořák's initial profession before dedicating himself to music?
Which composer served as both a judge for the Austrian State Music Prize and a mentor to Dvořák?
Which composer served as both a judge for the Austrian State Music Prize and a mentor to Dvořák?
What role did folk music play in Dvořák's compositions?
What role did folk music play in Dvořák's compositions?
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Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák
A Czech composer known for merging folk music and classical traditions.
Slavonic Dances
Slavonic Dances
A series of piano compositions by Dvořák representing Czech folk music.
Austrian State Music Prize
Austrian State Music Prize
An award Dvořák won in 1874 that helped launch his career.
National Conservatory of Music
National Conservatory of Music
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Rusalka
Rusalka
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Bohemian folk music
Bohemian folk music
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Homesickness
Homesickness
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Romantic era
Romantic era
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Study Notes
Antonín Dvořák
- Born in 1841 in Bohemia.
- Was a butcher's son.
- Became Director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City.
- Died in 1904.
- Studied music at the Prague National Opera.
- Won an Austrian State Music Prize in 1874 for compositions.
- Became friends with Johannes Brahms.
- Influenced by Richard Wagner.
- Inspired by Czech folk songs and dances like the polka.
- Created some beautiful music.
Bohemian Roots
- Dvořák's homeland, Bohemia, was under Austrian rule.
- He used folk songs and dances like polka in his music.
- He was a master of traditional folk music in Bohemia.
- He created beautiful music by merging two styles together.
- He was a big fan of the Germanic symphonic tradition.
- Dvořák drew inspiration from folk music of his native country.
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