Czech composer crossword

Antonin Dvorak, the well known Czech composer, is the correct answer to the crossword clue. He was born in 1841 in the small village of Nelahozeves. From an early age he showed clear talent for the violin and for the piano. His works take their themes from Bohemian folk tunes and have become standard classics that still delight listeners everywhere. His most famous piece is the Symphony No. 9, usually called the “New World Symphony.” It was first performed in 1893. The score mixes European besides American ideas into a sound that is unmistakably his own. People still love the work because it is both moving plus expertly written. Dvorak also left a strong mark on chamber music. His string quartets are prized for their tightly woven harmonies and full melodies. The “American” String Quartet, written while he lived in the United States, shows how he wove different cultural strands into a single fabric. Long after his death, Dvorak's music remains on concert programs across the globe. Young players and new audiences still find inspiration in his scores. The crossword's nod to this Czech master is a proper salute to a legacy that has not faded.