February 22 - February 28: Listening Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Antonin Dvorak

• Read this article about Dvorak: http://www.dsokids.com/listen/by-composer/antonin-dvorak/.aspx
• Listen to the links of music in the link above, including the correct pronunciation of Dvorak!
• What era did Dvorak compose in (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary)?
• What are three pieces he composed?
• What are three things you learned from his biography that you liked?
• Please listen both Slavonic Dances below, arranged for piano duo. Pay attention to cuing, musicality, expression, exactness on being together, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc7Lksz1aBM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcg9T7WRuDU (check out how long the concert grand is! It looks over 10 feet long!)