Some say that it is a work marked by the death of his mother; others claim that it was inspired by a crisis that the composer went through as a result of his growing international prestige. What is certain is that Dvořák's Seventh enjoys a special status among his nine symphonies, distinguished by a sombre atmosphere that contrasts with his previous work. A deeply intimate work, it premiered in London in 1885 and was received with great enthusiasm. In this concert with commentary, we will get to know this supreme example of symphonic writing better.