Who is credited with the New World Symphony No. 9?

Who is credited with the New World Symphony No. 9?

• A. Holst
• B. Verdi
• C. Dvorak
• D. Beethoven

Answer: (C)

Antonín Dvořák is the composer behind the New World Symphony No. 9. He wrote it during his time in the United States, and it’s famous for blending his Bohemian musical roots with melodies and moods he encountered there—often described as inspired by the “new world.” That blend gives the symphony its distinctive character and earned the well-known title From the New World. The other composers listed are known for very different works: Holst for The Planets, Verdi for opera, and Beethoven for his own Ninth, which isn’t tied to American influences. So the correct attribution is Antonín Dvořák.

Antonín Dvořák is the composer behind the New World Symphony No. 9. He wrote it during his time in the United States, and it’s famous for blending his Bohemian musical roots with melodies and moods he encountered there—often described as inspired by the “new world.” That blend gives the symphony its distinctive character and earned the well-known title From the New World. The other composers listed are known for very different works: Holst for The Planets, Verdi for opera, and Beethoven for his own Ninth, which isn’t tied to American influences. So the correct attribution is Antonín Dvořák.