Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra with Tomas Netopil, Tomáš Netopil, and more

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, led by Robert Spano, unifies its community with over 120 performances annually. Founded in 1912, it has played at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, earning global acclaim for its 13 recordings. The FWSO collaborates widely, including with the Texas Ballet Theater and Fort Worth Opera, and resides at Bass Performance Hall.

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.