Antonín Dvořák at 184: A Musical Pilgrimage
In honor of Antonín Dvořák’s 184th birthday, DAHA invites you on a musical pilgrimage tour with pianist and musicologist Katelyn Bouska.
Celebrating the "New World" Symphony
Today we celebrate the 130th anniversary of composer Antonín Dvořák’s world-famous Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World,” which premiered at performances in New York City on December 15 and 16, 1893. A historic event in New York musical life, “From the New World” was the first major symphony premiered by the New York Philharmonic.
Historical Notes: Grateful to Mrs. Thurber →
In marking the centennial of women’s voting rights, cultural historian Majda Kallab Whitaker highlights trailblazer Jeannette Meyer Thurber, Founder and President of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City.