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New York, New York
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Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World,' was composed during his time in New York and reflects his impressions of American music and landscapes.
From 1892 to 1895, Antonín Dvořák served as the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City.
The plaque commemorating Antonín Dvořák is situated near Stuyvesant Square in Manhattan, a short distance from where he lived.
During his time in America, Dvořák was deeply influenced by African American spirituals, which he believed were a foundation for American music.
Dvořák's incorporation of American themes in his compositions helped pave the way for future American composers to explore national identity in their music.
