Antonín Dvořák - Famous Works

The first page of Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, signed by Antonín Dvořák.
The first page of Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, signed by Antonín Dvořák. The handwritten notes on the left trace earlier ideas and dates that the composer later fused into one of the most iconic symphonies in music history.

Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) was one of the most important composers of the late Romantic era and a leading representative of Czech national music. His works combine the Central European symphonic tradition with elements inspired by Slavic folk music, resulting in a style distinguished by lyrical richness and rhythmic vitality.

Dvořák composed in nearly every major genre of the nineteenth century, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, opera, and choral works. His music occupies a central place in the international concert repertoire. The following is a representative selection of his most significant compositions.

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Orchestral Works:

  • Slavonic Dances, Opp. 46 and 72
  • Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22
  • Serenade for Winds in D minor, Op. 44
  • Czech Suite in D major, Op. 39
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Concertos: 

  • Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53
  • Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 33
  • Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
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Chamber Music:

  • Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81
  • String Quartet No. 12 in F major, “American”, Op. 96
  • Piano Trio in F minor, Op. 65
  • Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, “Dumky”, Op. 90

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Symphonies:

  • Symphony No. 1 in C minor, “The Bells of Zlonice”
  • Symphony No. 4 in D minor
  • Symphony No. 5 in F major, Op. 76
  • Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60
  • Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70
  • Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
  • Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World”, Op. 95
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Operas:

  • The Devil and Kate, Op. 112
  • Rusalka, Op. 114
  • Armida, Op. 115
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Choral Works:

  • Stabat Mater, Op. 58
  • Requiem, Op. 89
  • Te Deum, Op. 103

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🔎 Work Analyses of Antonín Dvořák on MusiLLection

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