Dvořák Symphony No 9 New World
Posted on 16th December 2023 at 13:30
Dvořák's Symphony No 9 "From the New World" is one of his most famous works and it's slow movement "Largo" was inspiration for a song and a classic advert. As a Cor Anglais player, MWC's Artistic Director Maria Thomas has played the famous solo on many occasions and it remains one of her favourite works.
The title "From the New World" highlight's Dvořák's contribution to the development of American Classical Music.
The second movement of the Symphony is recommended listening for Year 3 upwards in the New Model Music Curriculum.
For ideas for activities linked to the work click here.
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