MUSIC 1AA3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Yvonne Loriod, Maraca, Whole Tone Scale
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Chapter 14 - anton n dvo k"s symphony (from the new world) Anton n dvo k, a czech composer, composed one of the most famous pieces of. Composed while dvo k was director of the national conservatory of music (1892 95) in new york city. Dvo k was famous as a nationalist composer (of bohemian music) Dvorak"s grandson was a prof at mac. Dvo k believed a new form of american music should be founded on native. American and african american music; he thought these two traditions were identical. Main theme of the slow movement of the symphony was later transformed into the hymn goin" home . Dvo k traveled and spent several weeks in a czech community in rural iowa. Main experience of america was centered on new york city. Accomplished violist and violinist; started studying organ, theory, and composition in 1857. Wrote music in the international classical tradition (symphonies, concertos, operas) that often included folk melodies.
