Dvorak

This is the first biography of the famous Czech composer Anton?n Dvor?k (1841-1904) to be published in English in more than a decade, released on the centenary of his death. Kurt Honolka weaves the story of Dvor?k?'s life into the rich tapestry of the political and social tensions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the twilight of its power. Honolka sets the scene for Dvor?k?'s ?American? music and his return from the United States, providing a fascinating context for his most famous work, the Ninth Symphony from the New World.Honolka, Kurt is the author of 'Dvorak', published 2005 under ISBN 9781904341529 and ISBN 1904341527.