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To hear the piece in its full, expressive glory, you can watch this orchestral performance of Dvořák's most famous Humoresque: Antonín Dvořák: Humoresque KODK - Komorní orchestr Dvořákova kraje YouTube• Apr 16, 2017

When we think of Antonín Dvořák’s Humoresque , we often imagine a jaunty, lighthearted violin melody. However, the "original" version of this world-famous tune is actually part of a titled Humoresques , Op. 101 , composed in the summer of 1894. The Accidental Masterpiece dvorak_humoresque_original

: Much like his New World Symphony , the Humoresque was conceived while Dvořák was soaking up the musical atmosphere of the United States, proving that his "American" period produced some of his most enduring melodies. To hear the piece in its full, expressive

: Although written for solo piano, the piece became so popular that it has been arranged for almost every instrument imaginable—from full orchestras to cello quartets. The Accidental Masterpiece : Much like his New

While Dvořák was vacationing in his beloved Bohemia after a long stint in New York, he began sketching short piano pieces inspired by his travel notebooks.