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1841-1904. Czech composer. International
recognition came with his series of Slavonic
Dances 1877-86, and he was director of the
National Conservatory, New York, 1892-95.
Works such as his New World Symphony 1893
reflect his interest in American folk themes,
including black and Native American. He wrote
nine symphonies; tone poems; operas;
including Rusalka 1901; large-scale choral
works; the Carnival and other overtures;
violin and cello concertos; chamber music;
piano pieces; and songs. His Romantic music
extends the classical tradition of Beethoven
and Brahms and displays the influence of
Czech folk music.