Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op 96, 'American'

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Written during his time in New York City, Dvořák was influenced by the folk music of African Americans, Native Americans and European immigrants. Listen out for the beating rhythm in the last movement that could be a locomotive driving through the American mid-west. Composer: Antonín Dvořák Performers: Escher String Quartet Recording date: 5 July 2012 Date of broadcast: 24 July 2012