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Antonin Dvořák's 'Symphony No. 9 in E Minor' - Live Concert Stream

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Packed with intricate melodies, harmonies, and instrumentation, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron Stage Orchestra to perform Antonin Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E Minor Op.95 (also known as ‘New World Symphony’) in this joyful live concert stream. 

Captured in Vienna’s state-of-the-art Synchron Stage recording facility, experience the thrills and swells of a 60-piece ensemble – 40 string, 9 woodwind, 9 brass, and 2 percussion – comprised of talented musicians from renowned Viennese orchestras. 

While serving as the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America, Antonín Dvořák composed New World Symphony (a title inspired by his travels in the United States) and debuted the masterpiece in New York City on 16 December 1893. The symphony has since become one of the most famous works in classical music, filled with hope and happiness as well as uplifting instrumentals that makes it a pleasure to listen to come rain or shine.  

Sound good? Settle onto the sofa and watch Symphony No. 9 in E Minor in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, available to stream with unlimited replays through the On Air website, mobile, and TV apps

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Quote from the conductor

Johannes Vogel

“These symphonies are linked as the last and most famous symphonies written by their composers. I have chosen these symphonies as they each show us the remarkable capabilities of the human mind; what we can achieve through our creativity and positivity to make the world a better place to live in. There are always ways to shape how we live despite our circumstances, and music has the power to provide the light, clarity, and insight that is needed to help us move forward.” 

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About the conductor

Johannes Vogel

Born in 1967 in Vienna, Johannes Vogel is a skilled percussionist, composer, and conductor who has worked with world-leading orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Bavarian State Opera, and Zurich Opera. He has also composed and produced pieces for film and TV, including MGM/Paramount’s Hercules and Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak.  

Vogel has earned worldwide acclamation for his modern, revolutionary approach towards masterpieces from classical legends Beethoven, Dvořák, Mozart, and more. 

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About the composer

Antonin Dvořák

Born in Nelahozeves in 1841, Antonin Dvořák was a Czech composer who often used the rhythms and melodies of Moravian and native Bohemian folk music, following the Romantic era nationalist example of his predecessor Bedrich Smetana. He soon became one of the leading figures of the Czech National Revival.  

Dvořák discovered his musical talent from an early age, being an apt violin student from the age of six, and later made his first public performance of Piano Quintet in A major in Prague when he was 30 years old.  

In 1893, Dvorak took the position as director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City, where he found creative inspiration in the surrounding Native American and African American communities. It was here the composer wrote two of his most successful orchestral works: Symphony from the New World which he premiered at Carnegie Hall on 16 December 1893, and Cello Concerto which became famous for its rich, lyrical melodies and virtuosic cello passages.  

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About the orchestra

Synchron Stage Orchestra

The Synchron Stage Orchestra is comprised of talented instrumentalists and singers from world-leading Viennese orchestras. The ensemble often performs classical symphonies at the historical Synchron Stage in Vienna and have also featured in the soundtracks for Blue Planet II (2018) and Dune (2020), to name a few. 

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Who were Antonin Dvořák's main influences?

Transforming the language of 19th century Romantic music, Antonin Dvořák was influenced by the folk traditions of Moravia and Bohemia in the Czech Republic, as well as the Native American and African American communities during his time as director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City (1892-1895).  

Where have you heard Symphony No. 9 in E Minor before?

‘New World Symphony’ has made an appearance in film and TV since 1935, including: Break of Hearts (1935), Music for Millions (1944),  The Twilight Zone (TV Series - S01, E19, 1960), Four Friends (1981), Underground (1995), Shooting Fish (1997),  Fantastic Four (2005), The Departed (2006), The Simpsons (TV Series - S27, E01, 2015), Tu, ala cu mustata! (2021), and more.  

What instruments are used in Symphony No. 9 in E Minor?

The symphony is scored for 22 First and Second Violins, 8 Violas, 6 Violoncellos, 4 Double Bass, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, 2 Trumpets, 1 Tuba, and 2 Percussionists – all performed in four movements for 40 minutes. Impressive, right? 

What projects have the Synchron Stage Orchestra been involved in?

The Synchron Stage Orchestra have a wealth of high-scoring projects under their belt, including: The Crown (2016/17), Blue Planet II (2018), Studio 54 (2018), 6 Underground (2019), Ad Astra (2019), Dune (2020), Promising Young Women (2020), WandaVision (2021), The Unforgiveable (2021), Call the Midwife (2022), Hawkeye (2023), Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning 1 (2023), and more. 

 

Your front row seat awaits...

Can’t get enough of the Synchron Stage Orchestra? Delve into three more star-performances, including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Mahler’s Orchestration), Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major. 

Also featured in our repertoire are three Igor Stravinsky compositions performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Petrushka, The Firebird and The Rite of Spring. 

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