Debuting at Carnegie Hall in 1893, it was written by a European living in New York & partly inspired by “The Song of Hiawatha”

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Debuting at Carnegie Hall in 1893, it was written by a European living in New York & partly inspired by “The Song of Hiawatha”

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: New World Symphony

Final Jeopardy Explanation

Debuting at Carnegie Hall in 1893, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, commonly known as the “New World Symphony”, was composed while the Czech musician was living in New York. One of the inspirations for this work was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “The Song of Hiawatha”.

The symphony was a fusion of European musical traditions and elements inspired by American music, including African American spirituals and Native American melodies.

The “New World Symphony” is notable for its emotional depth and complex orchestration, containing some of Dvořák’s most memorable melodies. One of the most famous portions is the Largo movement, which features the well-known “Goin’ Home” theme, often mistaken for a traditional spiritual but actually composed by Dvořák himself.

The composition was an instant success and has remained popular since its premiere. It has been adapted and arranged for various ensembles and settings, from films to popular music.

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