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Dvorak's beloved 'New World' symphony was an anthem to what American music could be

Antonin Dvorak's "New World Symphony" is an anthem to American roots. It was written by a foreigner and required white classical musicians to respect Black spirituals and Native American music.
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Dvorak's Symphony For A 'New World'

Ted Libbey And Fred Child Recommend Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 In 1892, on an invitation from Jeanette Thurber, the wife of a wealthy New York businessman, Antonin Dvorak arrived in the city to head the ...