Antonín Dvořák, the consoler of restless soul

Born in small town in Central Bohemia called Nelahozeves, this genius of melody and depth managed to conquer the world with his powerful and sublime, yet also fragile music capable of touching the most hidden strings in our souls; touching us where we are most sensitive and vulnerable - and caressing us there. Such is the case of Rusalka, in my opinion the most beautiful of his operas, with its storyline reminiscent of Andersen's Little Mermaid. Beware Disney fans, there is no happy-end happening. Enchanting and dreamy as it is, it remains unknown to many foreign Dvořák lovers I asked; yet many famous sopranos including Renée Fleming and Anna Netrebko have sang "The Song to the Moon", so I cannot make sense of that. One more appetizer: Waterman's song

Dvořák is a healer, a natural aid for the moments you feel worst. For me this moment is right now: so lull my senses to rest, "God is my Shepherd".