Dvorák’s New World Symphony is the American masterpiece of a “simple Czech musician”, as he called himself. Discover its urban bustle and its vast landscapes, but also the yearning nostalgia of a homesick composer.

Dvorák’s mission in America was to show Americans the way to a national music, and Aaron Copland was one of the American composers who took up the challenge in the 20th century. His Appalachian Spring ballet sounds as if it’s full of traditional music, but there’s only one true folk tune: the serene Shaker melody, “Simple Gifts”.

DVORÁK Symphony No.9 (New World): 1st movement
COPLAND Appalachian Spring: Shaker Melody

Richard Gill conductor

Discover Dvorák, then hear the complete New World Symphony (12, 13, 14, 15 October).

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AUDIO PLAYER LISTING
Track 1 – DVORAK Symphony No.9 (From the New World): Introduction
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Antal Dorati
PHILIPS ELOQUENCE 476 8482 

Track 2 – COPLAND Appalachian Spring: Shaker Melody
Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Zubin Mehta
DECCA ELOQUENCE 458 174-2

Audio kindly supplied by Universal Music.

Program Book

• Discovery | 14 Mar, 2 May, 29 Aug, 10 Oct - pdf