Dvořák accepted the directorship of the National Conservatory of Music in New York in 1892, moving from Prague to New York with his wife and two children to support his six children.
Cultural Impact
Dvořák's 'Songs my mother taught me' tells about songs passed down through generations and is described as a perfect piece for Mother's Day.
Composition History
Dvořák composed his 8 Humoresques, Op. 101, during his summer holidays in Vysoká, Bohemia, in 1894, a place he described as ideal for recouping energy.
Compositional Technique
The beloved Dumky Trio is centered around a 'Dumka', a traditional Slavic folk song characterized by contrasting sections of jolly exuberance and poetic lamentation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dvořák experimented with different instrument combinations and diverse musical ideas, colors, and forms, similar to his colleague and mentor Johannes Brahms.
Performer Biography
Jan Vogler, the cellist on this album, is the artistic director of both the Moritzburg Festival and the Dresden Music Festival.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from February 15-17, 2022, at The Concert Hall, Drew University, in New Jersey, USA.
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