In 1892, Czech composer Antonín Dvorák came to the United States. He came at the invitation of a Mrs. Jeannette Thurber, a wealthy music lover who wanted him to head up her latest pet project—a conservatory of music meant to rival the famous conservatories of Europe. Dr. Dvorák, already known for his use of traditional … Continue reading Dvorák’s “New World” and jazz music: Heirs to a common heritage