Antonin Dvořák: A Hero's Song, symphonic poem Op. 111

[@danielsimon8754]

My favourite symphonic poem of Dvorak. The middle part where the flutes take over is absolutely magical. The whole piece is so invigorating, exciting and memorable to listen to. I would love to hear this music live. Needs to appear in concert programmes

[@erinbiggs186]

just when I thought I heard all of Dvorak...THIS pops up! thanks for the discovery!

[@alexkije]

Same here! New to me!

[@mozartiano123]

when the clarinete does the solo it is a magic moment

[@carloalbertoanzuini6877]

Il Maestro Dvorak un vero poeta della melodia con una vena fortunata; Conosco questo branoe solo da una settimana e non faccio altro che ascoltarlo e riascoltarlo; è di una incantevole bellezza sintomo di un'anima sensibile e delicata come quella di Dvorak. Grazie davvero per aver caricato e condiviso questa musica straordinaria. Saluti da Lecce.//Maestro Dvorak ein wahrer Dichter der Melodie mit einer glücklichen Ader; Ich kenne dieses Lied erst seit einer Woche und ich tue nichts anderes, als es mir anzuhören und noch einmal anzuhören; es ist ein bezauberndes Schönheitssymptom einer sensiblen und zarten Seele wie der von Dvorak. Wirklich vielen Dank für das Hochladen und Teilen dieser erstaunlichen Musik. Viele Grüße aus Lecce.

[@hatsbo1]

Great work, he also wrote four other tone poems in the late stages of his life. Golden Spinning Wheel, The Water Goblin, Noonday Witch and Wild Dove, all very enjoyable.

[@johannbrandstatter7419]

The conductor is Antoni Wit

[@alexkije]

First time hearing by me, a symphonic music lover, too. CHEERS TO KZbin!

[@foveauxbear]

A nice interpretation

[@bowerdw]

More than delightful to hear!

[@glbkstf6145]

2:17 : 4:33 What an heroic moment.

[@koleszniemodlina4385]

Conductor: Antoni Wit Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra

[@gagool3434]

2 years I searched this masterpiece

[@mason11198]

this is nothing shy of a masterpiece for sure, just incredible writing that needs more attention

[@STELLAFOXMrs]

ADORABLE DVORAK!!!!!! thank you!

[@mason11198]

Dvorak is the most wholesome composer known to humanity, this piece is so fun and happy

Very nice Symphonic poem, I really enjoyed it ^^ Thanks for the upload! Subscribed

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The atmosphere in the Middle Ages is drifting wonderfully .

[@mason11198]

Definitely Dvorák's best piece, no question about it!!!!

[@simba3144]

one of a few

[@mason11198]

@@simba3144 true. Idk, this one just holds a special place in my heart

[@danielc9312]

You could make a pretty large list of Dvorak's "best pieces" He's probably one of the most underrated composer out there.

[@davidrehak3539]

Antonín Dvorák:Hősi ének Op.111 Lengyel Rádió Szimfonikus Zenekara Vezényel:Antoni Wit

[@augustoandrade9009]

Um belo poema.

[@65attila]

Terrific

[@alexkije]

He used motifs from his New World Symphony here. The bird sounds.

[@TheVaughan5]

Dvorak was a prolific composer, never less than excellent and often outstanding. However in the United States in particular you would think his only works of note were the 9th symphony and cello concerto.

[@arthatron2486]

What about brilliant string quintet op. 97?

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

The last time this work was heard at a BBC Promenade Concert was in 1899 !!! The "greatest music festival in the world" obviously appears to ignore the "greatest" music.

[@mason11198]

Really? That's strange. I think this is Dvorak's greatest work, wonder why it was forgotten for so long.

[@TheVaughan5]

You must realise that the organisers have to make room the 1,000th performance of Beethoven's 9th symphony and likewise many of the Mahler symphonies. Unfortunately this rules out many great works that don't figure on Classic FM's top 50. Oh and I forgot about the latest BBC commissions, invariably (but not always) a load of shit and after their premiere hopefully consigned to the trash can where they belong. - lol

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

@@TheVaughan5 Good comment. I have written a complete Prom program for the BBC for the last 10 years. Working on 2023 right now! I always get a polite reply from the Controller, but nothing changes. I have a private library of 27,000 pieces spanning 7 centuries.

[@ГерманУстинов-з1х]

Life!!!

[@robertbond9358]

The only one of Dvorak's tone poems not linked to a Czech folk theme and probably autobiographical. As always, the old boy delivers on melody, especially that heart-easing little fragment at 11.37, which positively cries out to be embellished further, but alas, no. Still, pravda vitezi !

[@pedrohenriqueprata]

In two different books on classical music, the passage dealing with this work of Dvořák doubt that his program is autobiographical in view of the modesty that characterized the composer. The books say that unlike Richard Strauss, who possibly thought of himself when he composed a programmatic work of a similar title, it is doubtful that this was Dvořák's intention.

[@robertbond9358]

Yes, agree it would be out of character for a man who described himself as "a mere Musikant." Some Musikant !

[@stevesiegelbaum3534]

Yes, he does go further with it. Just listen to the ensuing couple of minutes. It's brilliant!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This is a new music to me .this is a solemn music.I feel solemnly at its performance.:Are you who listen to this music a person of what country ？ Please tell me it.

[@pedrohenriqueprata]

Brazil.

[@jackfletcher1000]

Greetings from Waterford, Ireland

[@pedrohenriqueprata]

Saudações de Pratápolis, Minas Gerais, Brasil. (Aqui nós falamos português).

[@seamushealy1535]

. . . when i listen i belong to no country...the wind may claim me ,in passing.In the roar of the wave the ocean can claim me, in splashing. I am an orphan unclaimed by all nationalities.Now i have told you my secret ...are you pleased?

[@pamelajudithrwanyarare8429]

UGANDA. Have always and will always love and deeply appreciate any work of Dvorak. This piece is new to me and I am in awe. 🇺🇬

[@shin-i-chikozima]

How will this affect your mind ？

[@gagool3434]

Who is the long-beard in the picture ? A Czech hero ?

[@pedrohenriqueprata]

This statue is a monument to a legendary hero of the medieval Czechs, but by sheer irony I put on it the signature of Tomáš Masaryk, the great thinker and Czech statesman, first president of the Czechoslovak Republic after the fall of the Austrian monarchy. The curious thing is that when I went searching now using the image to know who it was, some sites reported being a monument to Masaryk, which is absurd.

[@jacobkolar4467]

The 'long-beard' is a Blanik knight, which sits on top of the Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Monument in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. This neighborhood is home to The University of Chicago, where Masaryk once served as professor of Slavic Studies. Chicago had/has a large population of Bohemian expats and a movement to build a monument in honor of Masaryk gained traction after his death in 1937. Renowned sculptor Albin Polásek designed the monument and I'll quote the Chicago Park District, which is charged with its management: "Rather than presenting a representational depiction of Masaryk, Polásek created a symbolic sculpture of an enormous Blanik knight on horseback. According to legend, a band of such knights slept quietly in the heart of the Blanik Mountains of Bohemia, awaking when their nation was under attack. In the face of such danger, the knights were led by St. Wenceslaus to save their people from the oppressor. This legend was considered a fitting metaphor for Masaryk’s rise to power to liberate his country and help it become a democratic nation."

[@russhouse2484]

Beautiful! Russ House Atlanta

[@larissastevenson3720]

Dvorak was tutoring this girl and wanted to marry her but she picked someone else....so he hooked up with her younger sister.... nice #watergoblin

[@thomastimlin1724]

Dvorak makes John Williams look/sound like a bad plagiarist