Composer of the Week - Antonin Dvorak - Sounds of the New World

Donald Macleod tells the story of Dvorak's friendship with Harry T Burleigh, a young African-American singer and composer, who introduced Dvorak to spirituals, traditional songs and stories, helping inspire him to compose his most famous work - the iconic New World Symphony. Trad, arr. Harry T Burleigh: Deep River New York Dvorak Festival Orchestra Steven Richman (conductor) Music and Arts CD1078 - Tr 5 Go Down, Moses Harry T Burleigh (baritone) Music and Arts CD926 - Tr 10 Trad, arr. Robertson: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Philharmonic Chamber Choir David Temple (conductor) HELIOS CDH88008 - Tr 14 Symphony No 9 in E minor (From the New World) New York Philharmonic Leonard Bernstein (conductor) SONY CLASSICAL SMK47547.