Utah Symphony Orchestra and Dvorak

Founded in 1940, Utah Symphony is a major American orchestra known for distinctive performances and recordings. Led by Thierry Fischer since 2009, it plays 175 concerts annually, boasting a legacy of international tours, award-winning recordings, and educational initiatives. Home to the Deer Valley® Music Festival.

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.