Dvorak with Tchaikovsky, St. Louis Symphony, and more

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a Russian Romantic composer from Votkinsk, is celebrated for his emotional intensity and melodic beauty. He masterfully blended Russian folk influences with Western traditions. His iconic works include the ballets Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty, alongside the 1812 Overture and Piano Concerto No. 1. His compositions remain beloved globally.

Antonín Dvořák, a celebrated Czech composer, was born in Nelahozeves, Bohemia. A master of the Romantic era, he infused his attractive melodies and brilliant orchestrations with Bohemian folk influences, later incorporating American elements. He is renowned for works like his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World," Cello Concerto, Slavonic Dances, and the opera Rusalka. Johannes Brahms supported his early career. Dvořák is celebrated for popularizing Slavic music and his versatile compositional style.

NYC-born classical violinist Randall Goosby; Sphinx Concerto Competition 1st prizewinner. Soloist with NY Phil & Cleveland; recitals at Kennedy Center.

Erich Wolfgang Korngold, an Austrian-born child prodigy, was a revered composer known for his lush, late-Romantic style. He pioneered symphonic film scores in Hollywood, earning two Academy Awards for works like "The Adventures of Robin Hood." His notable compositions include the opera "Die tote Stadt" and a Violin Concerto, praised by Mahler and Strauss, showcasing his rich melodies and orchestrations.