3 Facts About Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Its Memorial to His Sister-in-Law
- Dvořák composed the concerto while mourning his sister-in-law Josefina, to whom he was deeply devoted.
- He learned of her death during the composition process, which directly influenced the work’s emotional tone.
- In the final movement, he quoted her favorite song, “Lasst mich allein,” as a personal memorial.