Exploring the Life and Music of Antonin Dvorák

SJS Music Director Dr. Thomas Heuser leads a unique Lecture Recital that illuminates the life and musical personality of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. Several musicians will perform excerpts from a variety of works that showcase the brilliance, authenticity, and lyricism of the great composer. Bohemian stylistic influences and Dvořák’s embrace of diverse cultures will be explored, and with his Seventh Symphony still ringing in our ears after recent SJS performances, the music of Antonín Dvořák will be brought into a new light. Limited seating is available!

SELECTIONS WILL BE DRAWN FROM THE FOLLOWING WORKS:
Music for Piano:
Lístek do památníku (Album Leaf)
Otázka (Question)
Dvě perličky (2 Little Pearls)
Selections from the Slavonic Dances and Legends for Piano Four Hands

Music for Voice and Piano:
“Song of the Moon” from Rusalka, Op. 114
“Songs My Mother Taught Me” from Gypsy Songs, Op. 55
Selections from Cypresses for Voice and Piano, B. 11
Selections from the Moravian Duets, B. 32

Music for String Quartet:
String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 51, “Slavonic”
String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, “American”

A detailed program insert will be provided at the performance with complete historical notes and musician information.

Tickets: https://www.durangoconcerts.com/