A founding father of nationalism in classical music, Bohemian composer Antonín Dvořák urged American composers to draw inspiration from indigenous and Black musical styles — and provided eloquent examples in his own works composed during his journeys to America.

Antonín Dvořák String Quartet “American”
Antonín Dvořák Sonatina
Antonín Dvořák String Quintet “American”

Hesper String Quartet • Philip Setzer, violin • Dillon Scott, viola • Festival Young Artists

Tickets at https://www.mmfvt.org/concerts