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How did Dvořák describe Black American melodies to the New York Herald?
How did Dvořák describe Black American melodies to the New York Herald?
- An embodiment of natural beauty
- A challenge to the classical tradition
- A curiosity of American folklore
- All that is needed for a great and noble school of music (correct)
Which of Dvořák's students later became a great figure in jazz history?
Which of Dvořák's students later became a great figure in jazz history?
- Thelonious Monk
- Louis Armstrong
- Duke Ellington (correct)
- Charlie Parker
Which musical influences did Dvořák incorporate into his Symphony No. 9?
Which musical influences did Dvořák incorporate into his Symphony No. 9?
- Romantic Russian operas
- Baroque choral music
- Indigenous music and Black American spirituals (correct)
- Classical German compositions
What is the subtitle of Dvořák's Symphony No. 9?
What is the subtitle of Dvořák's Symphony No. 9?
Where did Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 premiere?
Where did Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 premiere?
What of Dvořák's compositions is partly based on the story of The Little Mermaid?
What of Dvořák's compositions is partly based on the story of The Little Mermaid?
How many operas did Dvořák compose in his lifetime?
How many operas did Dvořák compose in his lifetime?
Which of Dvořák's compositions remains a firm favorite today?
Which of Dvořák's compositions remains a firm favorite today?
What year did Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 premiere at Carnegie Hall?
What year did Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 premiere at Carnegie Hall?
Flashcards
Dvořák's Time in the US
Dvořák's Time in the US
Dvořák recognized the significance of Black American music during his brief stay in the US.
Black American Melodies
Black American Melodies
Dvořák believed Black American melodies could form a great music tradition, as he expressed in 1893.
From the New World
From the New World
Dvořák composed Symphony No. 9 in E minor, known as From the New World, blending American and Bohemian sounds.
Symphony No. 9
Symphony No. 9
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Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
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Rusalka
Rusalka
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Dvořák's Operatic Aspirations
Dvořák's Operatic Aspirations
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Influence of Indigenous Music
Influence of Indigenous Music
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Carnegie Hall Premiere
Carnegie Hall Premiere
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Study Notes
Inspiring Jazz
- Dvořák quickly discovered Black American music upon arrival in the US
- He recognized this tradition as important
- In 1893, Dvořák told the Herald that Black American melodies were vital for a great school of music
- Dvořák's student mentored Duke Ellington, a pivotal figure in jazz history
From the New World
- Dvořák's interest in folk music sparked from indigenous and Black American music
- He utilized melodies and rhythms in his most famous work, Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)
- Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) premiered positively at Carnegie Hall in 1893
- The symphony reflects a combination of American influences and Bohemian rhythms
The Little Mermaid
- Dvořák aimed to become a prominent operatic composer
- He composed 10 operas, but only Rusalka gained widespread operatic acclaim
- Rusalka is popular today, and is based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen
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