We'll enjoy his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" at the end, but first we look at his influential and controversial time in the United States, itself a journey that began decades prior. Join us to learn how he was discovered, his musical styles, and some pretty funny stories!

Show Notes

Letters and newspaper article mentioned in the episode

Collection of personal correspondence and recollections from those that knew him can be found here

The May 21, 1893, New York Herald article and interview with Dvorak can be read here

Performances of Dvorak's music

 Dvorak's Piano Trio No. 3 inF-minor, op. 65 performed by Haydn Chamber Ensemble

  Dvorak's Piano Concerto performed by Sviatoslav Richter with the Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber conducting.