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
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. 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