Romantic Thursday: Dvořák – Carnival Overture (1891)

Antonín Dvořák’s Carnival Overture, Op. 92 (1891) is a vibrant, 10-minute orchestral concert overture known for its immense energy and celebratory atmosphere. It depicts a, “lonely wanderer” arriving in a city at nightfall, immersing themselves in the joyful, noisy festivities. The piece features a, “high-flying,” rhythmic opening and a contrasting, lyrical middle section.