ANTONÍN DVORÁK

HISTORY

• Born:8 September 1841
• Died: 1May 1904
• In:Prague, Czech Republic
• Birth Name:Antonín Leopold Dvorák

BACKGROUND

• His father was a butcher
• Decided to indulge in music and graduated from the Prague Organ School
• He fell in love with one of his students
• He married her sister and had nine kids

FAMOUS PEICES

• Dvorak's early compositions were influenced by Richard Wagner and Johannes Brahms
• His music became to be known worldwide with their help
• Sixth Symphony: http://youtu.be/u4rKio2irYU
• Stabat Mater: http://youtu.be/0VYYSISU6Z0

CHURCH

• He was an active Christian
• Devoting some of his choral music, such as Stabat Mater, to the church
• Lot of his chamber music was used in churches.

TODAY

• Large majority of people still listen to his 9th symphony today
• It was influenced by African-American culture
• It changed many people's views and impression on America

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://www.naxos.com/person/Antonin_Dvorak/26024.htm
• http://www.classiccat.net/dvorak_a/biography.php
• http://www.allmusic.com/artist/antonin-dvorák-mn0000768609