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Premiere at Carnegie Hall
- When
- 16 December 1893
- Where
- Carnegie Hall
The New World Symphony premiered in New York City on December 16, 1893, conducted by Anton Seidl to tumultuous applause.
The performance took place at Carnegie Hall, marking the first world premiere at the venue. Dvořák, who had been in New York since 1892, was the composer but did not conduct. The work was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic.
Sources
- Symphony No. 9 (Dvořák) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Antonín Dvořák Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Carnegie Hall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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