10 Questions
What is the Opus number of Dvořák's Slavonic Dance No. 2?
Opus 72
Where did Antonín Dvořák draw inspiration from for his music?
The folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia
Which symphony is Dvořák most well-known for?
Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World'
What instruments did Dvořák learn to play in his childhood?
Organ, violin, and piano
What was Dvořák's occupation in the orchestra of the Provisional Theatre?
Violist
How many children did Dvořák have with his wife Anna Čermáková?
Nine
Who recommended Dvořák to write Slavonic Dances for piano duet?
Brahms
What was the purpose of writing Slavonic Dances for piano duet?
Aimed at the lucrative domestic market
What made Dvořák quickly gain international fame?
Writing Slavonic Dances
Where was Dvořák born?
A small village north of Prague in Hungary
Learn and test your knowledge on the different pieces of Opus 72, including No. 1 to No. 8. Explore the characteristics and details of each piece, such as the key they are composed in and the cultural influences behind them.
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