While out riding, a king happens upon a young lady, Dornička, and falls in love with her. He asks her step-mother to bring her to his castle. The step-mother and step-sister set off towards the king's castle with Dornička. On the way, they murder her, hack off her feet and hands, and cut out her eyes. The step-sister poses as Dornička and marries the king, after which he is called away to battle.
| Date of composition | 1896 |
| Premiered | 1896, October 26th in London, United Kingdom |
| First published | 1896 |
| Type | Symphonic Poem |
| Catalogue | Op. 109 |
| Approx. duration | 30 minutes |
| Instruments | Orchestra |
| Autotranslations beta |
Antonín Dvořák: The Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109 Antonín Dvořák: The Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109 Antonín Dvořák: The Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109 |