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PBJ: Finding America in Dvořák’s New World

Name: PBJ: Finding America in Dvořák’s New World
Start: 2026-03-15T15:00:00
Location: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

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Discover the amazing story behind one of America’s most famous symphonies—written by a Czech composer! Antonín Dvořák was inspired by African American spirituals, Native American music, and Longfellow’s poem The Song of Hiawatha. Find out how he combined these influences with the musical traditions of his homeland to create this beloved masterpiece.

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Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)

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