Dvorak titled the symphony "New World, because, the United States is considered a baby to Dvorak's home country of what was called then, Czechoslovakia. Dvorak did include elements from the "old world" of European music too, but he I think he was trying to get a point across. He was trying to create a melting pot to indicate that music is present in every country and there isn't a country more superior than another. Music is a universal language.
It's difficult to deny there isn't any an influence from the United States. Especially the legendary second movement. Many people know that the second movement is from a famous tune Goin Home. This may sound insane, but everytime I hear it I can picture a boat docking into Ellis Island with all the immigrants.
The piece continues with more Native American and African-American tunes that are present that I hear. But, really the entire piece just has moments of beauty and excitement, which makes it well written. Each movement contains both qualities. I like that Dvorak seemed to compose what was in his heart at the moment and he didn't worry about the standard form of classical music. Dvorak never wanted the piece to end and the last bars with the horns holding the notes out long indicates that.
Well, it's more important for the listener to just enjoy it. So if you read this thanks for reading and now just enjoy the piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAZ50E3zwLw&feature=related (Dvorak 9, 1/5)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVERlJgghOY&feature=related (Dvorak 9, 2/5)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB7sBIa70rE&feature=related (Dvorak 9, 3/5)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIQE4IVVpGc&feature=related (Dvorak 9, 4/5)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XYI3HZP25s&feature=related (Dvorak 9, 5/5)
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