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His personal information...
Born: September 8, 1841
Place:
Nelahozeves, Bohemia
Everyone knew that when Antonin Dvorak grew up he would be doing something with music. He grew up in a very poor family but when he was 16 he went to the Prague Organ School where he was finally able to apply his love for music, becoming a good violinist. Johann Brahms, another famous composer was his mentor and friend. He often went to other countries to conduct the symphonies he wrote. He wrote 9 symphonies and many other works, including Concertos, Slavonic dances, Piano music, Chamber Music and 9 Operas. His most famous composition, his 9th Symphony in E minor, (also called "From the New World") was the last symphony he composed.
Died: May 1, 1904
Place: Prague |
