Antonín Dvořák at 184: A Musical Pilgrimage
Happy Birthday Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)!
In honor of Antonín Dvořák’s 184th birthday, DAHA invites you on a musical pilgrimage tour with pianist and musicologist Katelyn Bouska. In a special video presentation, Katelyn shares moments from recent Dvořák performances while reflecting on the path that brought her own ancestors to Spillville and her own recent relocation back to Prague.
Visit sites associated with Dvořák and take pleasure in hearing selections from his masterworks and miniatures composed in Bohemia and America. From Dvořák’s base in Prague to his beloved country home at Vysoká u Příbramě, and from American-period New York City to Spillville, Iowa, follow the path of his world-renowned achievements as we celebrate this special day.
With special thanks to soprano Bronislava Tomanová and baritone Jiří Rajniš.
About
Pianist KATELYN BOUSKA is an academic and an advocate, passionate about uncovering music lost to the passage of time. In her programming, she explores the boundaries between audience and performer, the past and the present. She brings to life these composers drawing from her deep research, cultural explorations and innovative programming. The main interests driving her research are her Czech-American heritage, women in music, and her desire to expand the canon of classical music. Dr. Bouska is currently based in Prague finishing her book for Karolinum Press, “Czech Women in Music,” and teaching remotely at the Curtis Institute of Music.