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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

: Out of the eight pieces in the set, No. 7 in G-flat major became an overnight sensation. It is often cited as the most famous small piano work ever written, rivaled only by Beethoven's Für Elise . Why It Sticks dvorak_humoresque_original

: Although written for solo piano, the piece became so popular that it has been arranged for almost every instrument imaginable—from full orchestras to cello quartets. To hear the piece in its full, expressive

: 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. Why It Sticks : Although written for solo

: Dvořák was famously obsessed with trains and often studied railway timetables to relax. Some listeners claim the rhythmic "clatter" of the Humoresque mimics the sound of a train on the tracks.