Hello, recently listened to Rick's walking tour (podcast) of Prague, and was struck by a Dvořák work played within the narration. Would anyone happen to know which piece this would be, introduced at the 41:14 mark:
https://podcasts.ricksteves.com/audio-tours/prague-city-walk.mp3
I've been all over iTunes, sampling various Antonín Dvořák works, and cannot locate this one. Now it's a quest! :) Thanks for your help.
Humoresque No. 7 in G-Flat Major
Right, Google. Not even close. Does this sound like a symphony? At least it didn't say "The Moldau." Which is likely his most iconic work.
Thanks, everyone, for the quick responses. Really appreciate your help and expertise.
Lindy gets the cigar, it is indeed 'Humoresque No. 7 in G-Flat Major'. Much obliged!
thanks for the idea... a little Dvořák sets up the day... thanks
... especially opus 101
A slight correction is in order - " The Moldau " ( or " Vltava " in Czech ) is not Dvorak , but Smetana . It is the second movement of his massive series of tone poems called " Ma Vlast " or in English , My Fatherland . If you go to the central Rail station in Prague and perk your ears , train departures are announced over a PA system by playing the opening bars of " Vysehrad " . the first movement of " Ma Vlast "
My favorite Dvorak is The String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 (the American Quartet). I first heard it at a performance on a trip to Vienna. It was inspired by his stay in Iowa. Thank you for bringing up the subject, Matt.
We did this walk a few months ago and I recognised Humoresque immediately- I used to play it on violin- it's a common one for violin students.
In future, if you're trying to identify a piece of music, I really like the Shazam app- you just hold it up to what's playing and it identifies it. Of course if you were trying to identify something that's playing on your phone you probably need someone else with Shazam to "listen" and identify it.
Lindy , I think you would enjoy this - a superlative reading of the Dvorak quartet by the principal chairs of The New York Philharmonic https://youtu.be/HrqgMrwG4i0?si=el5zbylOXpFXSY2m
Steven, lovely, even on my laptop. Thank you!
Many thanks Steven. Didn't know about that performance.
Lindy and Robert , I'm glad you enjoyed the performance !
