message. The Dvořák specialist John Clapham writes that "without doubt" the No. 7 "must surely be Dvořák's greatest symphony," although elsewhere he writes that the No. 9 is the most popular worldwide. As Symphony No. 9 is so often played, Clapham in effect recommends that conductors perform, and listeners hear, No. 7 as well. Bernard Shore stated "There is no doubt that the seventh in D minor is the finest of the series [of Dvořák symphonies]" and Tovey implicitly agrees. References Notes Sources External links Symphony No. 7, antonin-dvorak.cz About the Composition, Symphony No 7 in D minor, from the Kennedy Center The original (longer) 2nd movement of 1885 can be heard here Conductor score and parts on espace-midi.com, free scores engraved with LilyPond Symphony 007 1885 compositions Compositions in D minor