Discovery Orchestra Chat 162 – Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 Mvt 1 Part 4
The fourth of 16 Discovery Orchestra Chats on Dvorak’s “New World Symphony”. In this Chat you’ll listen to Movement I along with seeing our Listening Guide on screen.
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A Trip Down Memory Lane
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I just listened to the first episode of this (Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony) and can’t believe how fortunate I was to run across this on Prime. I have heard Maull lecture many times before performances and now here he is right on my computer screen and with the clearest of visual aids. I promise if you listen to one of these you will understand a piece as never before. And, I have discovered from past experiences with his lectures that I always listen to any given piece with a greater connection. These “home” viewings of Maull’s lectures are such a gift! Highly recommended.