PBJ: Finding America in Dvořák’s New World
Schedule
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Ferguson Center for the Arts | Newport News, VA
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Eric Jacobsen & Helen Martell, conductorsVirginia Symphony Orchestra
Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra
Antonín Dvořák: Selections from Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Discover the amazing story behind one of America’s most famous symphonies—written by a Czech composer! Antonín Dvořák was inspired by African American spirituals, Native American music, and Longfellow’s poem The Song of Hiawatha. Find out how he combined these influences with the musical traditions of his homeland to create this beloved masterpiece.
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Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts,Newport News, Virginia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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