Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)
A Czech composer of Romantic music, he often used the folk music of Moravia and Bohemia. Known as a melodist of genius and for his orchestration, dramatic expression, and spontaneity. He spent three productive years (1892-95) as conductor of the National Conservatory of Music in New York.
"An intelligent and sensitive artist is always very pleased if he can find at least one voice to which he can respond: 'Yes, he understands me.'"
"I should be glad if something occurred to me as a main idea that occurs to Dvorak only by the way.”
Best known works: Symphony No. 9 "New World," Slavonic Dances, Cello Concerto in B Minor, chamber music