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Discovery Orchestra Chat 174 – Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9

Want to just immerse yourself in the entire “New World Symphony” by Dvorak? This Chat Video provides a listen from beginning to end, with a recording by the Baltimore Symphony…

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Cause for Hope

There is a significant ray of sunshine out there. Perhaps the biggest cause for hope regarding the future of classical music revolves around the efforts of one Jose Antonio Abreu,…

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Discovery Orchestra Chat 173 – Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 Mvt 4 Part 4

We’ve already explored a number of details found in movement 4 of Dvorak’s “New World Symphony”. In this Chat video, listen to the entire movement with our Listening Guide displayed…

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Discovery Orchestra Chat 172 – Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 Mvt 4 Part 3

See what surprises Dvorak has for us in this Chat on Movement 4!

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Article by Maestro Maull on Thrive Global

Seven Ways to Be More Present Using Music. “A key tool in achieving a more mindful state.” Music surrounds us during almost every activity. Whether you’re shopping for groceries, waiting…

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Discovery Orchestra Chat 171 – Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 Mvt 4 Part 2

In this Chat, we’re continuing our exploration of the 4th movement of Symphony No. 9. The Chat investigates the “Development” section – where Dvorak takes some of the ideas from…

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Your “listening guide” amazes me, in that it is a means of illustrating the role of various instrumental sections in communicating and “telling” a story. My background is science and technology so the 1 -1 ½ hours listening to a symphony with your presentation was an exciting learning experience I was not expecting.You are an exceptional talent and personality to be able to introduce someone like myself to the very complicated language of a symphony.

— Outreach Program Attendee