In 1874, Janáček became friends with Antonín Dvořák, and began composing in a relatively traditional Romantic style. After his opera Šárka (1887–1888), his style absorbed elements of Moravian and Slovak folk music.
in 1874 janáček became friends with antonín dvořák and began composing in a relatively traditional romantic style after his opera šárka (1887–1888) his style absorbed elements of moravian and slovak folk music