Dvořák’s New World, Bernstein & Gershwin
About This Event
At David Geffen Hall a program pairs Antonín Dvořák with works by Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin, led by conductor Gustavo Gimeno with pianist Hélène Grimaud. Dvořák’s music draws on Bohemian and Moravian folk within late‑19th‑century symphonic form; Gershwin’s work bridges jazz, popular and classical idioms, while Bernstein represents American musical theater. Gimeno conducts; Grimaud favors structural clarity in her interpretations.
About Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 "From the New World"(symphony)
The Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178, also known as the New World Symphony, was composed by Antonín Dvořák in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It premiered in New York City on 16 December 1893. It is one of the most popular of all symphonies. In older literature and recordings, this symphony was – as for its first publication – numbered as Symphony No. 5. The symphony was completed in the building that now houses the Bily Clocks Museum in Spillville, Iowa.
About the Artists
Gustavo Gimeno
Gustavo Gimeno is a Spanish conductor known for his work with various orchestras and his contributions to classical music.
Hélène Grimaud
Hélène Grimaud is a French classical pianist known in New York for appearances at David Geffen Hall with the New York Philharmonic. Her repertoire moves between the European symphonic tradition and American concert works, including Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F alongside programs tied to Dvořák and Bernstein.
Antonín Dvořák
Step into the world of Antonín Dvořák, a master composer whose melodies have resonated through the grand corridors of New York City's David Geffen Hall. Known for his vibrant blend of classical symphonic traditions with the rich textures of Bohemian and Moravian folk music, Dvořák's work captivates audiences with its dynamic rhythms and lyrical beauty.
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his contributions to classical music and musical theater, including works such as 'West Side Story'.
George Gershwin
Step into the captivating world of George Gershwin, a maestro who seamlessly bridges the realms of jazz, popular, and classical music. Revered for his innovative compositions, Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess" stands as a landmark of American musical theater.