Composed during Dvořák’s time in the United States, the “New World” Symphony captures both the composer’s homesickness and his fascination with American landscapes and musical traditions. Drawing influence from spirituals, Native American melodies (as he understood them), and his own Czech heritage, the symphony weaves together a sound that feels both deeply rooted and wide open. From the famous English horn solo in the second movement to the thunderous finale, it remains one of the most emotionally resonant and widely beloved symphonic works ever written.

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