September 8, 1841:
Antonín Leopold Dvorák is born in Gasthaus-Metzgerei (Proti Nadrazi 12) in Nelahozeves, near Kralupy, Kingdom of Bohemia, 20 km north of Prague, first of 14 children (eight surviving) born to Frantisek Dvorák, an innkeeper, and Anna Zdenková, daughter of a steward.
July 6, 1842:
Antonín Dvorák (0) is rescued by his father from a fire that destroys the family inn at Nelahozeves, near Kralupy, 20 km north of Prague.
October 1, 1847:
Antonín Dvorák (6) begins primary school in Nelahozeves, Bohemia.
July 31, 1857:
Antonín Dvorák (15) wins a Leaving Certificate from the secondary school at Böhmisch-Kamnitz (Ceská Kamenice), 95 km north of Prague. His father sent him there to strengthen his German, the language used at the Prague Organ School.
November 15, 1857:
Antonín Dvorák (16) appears for the first time as violist at a concert in Prague organized by the Cecilian Association.
July 30, 1859:
The fifth and eighth of the Preludes and Fugues for organ by Antonín Dvorák (17) are performed for the first time, by the composer as part of a graduation concert from the Prague Organ School.
November 18, 1862:
The Prague Provisional Theatre opens with the expressed purpose of providing a stage for Czech art free of German domination. Among the orchestra members is a violist named Antonín Dvorák (21).
January 5, 1866:
The Brandenburgers in Bohemia, an opera by Bedrich Smetana (41) to words of Sabina, is performed for the first time, in the Prague Provisional Theatre, to great success. Among the violists is Antonín Dvorák (24).
May 30, 1866:
The Bartered Bride, a comic opera by Bedrich Smetana (42) to words of Sabina, is performed for the first time, in the Prague Provisional Theatre conducted by the composer. Among the violists is Antonín Dvorák (24). See 29 January 1869, 1 June 1869, and 25 September 1870.
May 16, 1868:
The foundation stone for a permanent Czech National Theatre is laid in Prague. A parade of 60 different groups representing Czech society takes place. The largest group is made up of 2,600 choir singers. Representing Czech musicians in the ceremony is Bedrich Smetana (44). In the evening Dalibor, an opera by Smetana to words of Wenzig translated by Spindler, is performed for the first time, in the New Town Theatre, Prague. Among the violists is Antonín Dvorák (26).
December 10, 1871:
Remembrance, a song by Antonín Dvorák (30) to words of Krásnohorská, is performed for the first time, in Prague.
April 10, 1872:
Two songs by Antonín Dvorák (30) are performed for the first time, in Prague: The Reason, to words of Krásnohorská, and The Orphan to words of Erben.
October 17, 1872:
Prague Opera musicians, led by Antonín Dvorák (31), send a letter in support of Bedrich Smetana (48) to the theatre’s intendant, FL Rieger, who has been trying to remove him.
November 22, 1872:
Quintet for piano and strings op.5 by Antonín Dvorák (31) is performed for the first time, in Konvikt Hall, Prague.
March 9, 1873:
Hymnus: The heirs of the white mountain, a cantata by Antonín Dvorák (31) to words of Hálek, is performed for the first time, in Prague. It is his first major success.
March 30, 1873:
Three Nocturnes for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (31) are performed for the first time, in Prague.
April 24, 1873:
The Lark, a song from the cycle Songs on the Words of the Dvur Králové Manuscript op.7 by Antonín Dvorák (31), to words of Hanka, is performed for the first time, in Jindrichuv Hradec.
November 17, 1873:
In St. Peter’s Church, Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia, Antonín Dvorák (32) marries Anna Cermáková, daughter of a goldsmith and his piano pupil for several years. She is already pregnant. He moves into her parents’ house at 1413 Na Florenci Street.
February 15, 1874:
Antonín Dvorák (32) takes up the position of organist at St. Adalbert’s Church, Prague.
March 19, 1874:
The adagio movement of a Violin Sonata in a minor by Antonín Dvorák (32) is performed for the first time, in Prague. See 22 January 1875.
March 29, 1874:
Symphony no.3 by Antonín Dvorák (32) is performed for the first time, in Prague conducted by Bedrich Smetana (50).
April 21, 1874:
The Bouquet a song from the cycle Songs on the Words of the Dvur Králové Manuscript op.7 by Antonín Dvorák (32), to words of Hanka, is performed for the first time, in Prague.
May 25, 1874:
The scherzo from the Symphony no.4 by Antonín Dvorák (32) is performed for the first time, at the New Town Theatre in Prague, conducted by Bedrich Smetana (50). See 6 April 1892.
November 24, 1874:
The second version of King and Charcoal Burner, a comic opera by Antonín Dvorák (33) to words of Lobesky, is performed for the first time, at the Prague Provisional Theatre.
January 8, 1875:
Antonín Dvorák (33) is awarded his first state scholarship of 400 gulden.
January 22, 1875:
A Violin Sonata in a minor by Antonín Dvorák (33) is performed completely for the first time, in Prague. See 19 March 1874.
June 17, 1875:
String Quartet no.7 op.16 by Antonín Dvorák (33) is performed for the first time, privately, in Prague. See 29 December 1878.
March 5, 1876:
Antonín Dvorák (34) wins his second state scholarship of 400 gulden.
March 18, 1876:
Quintet for strings op.77 by Antonín Dvorák (34) is performed for the first time, in Prague. See 25 November 1889.
April 17, 1876:
Vanda, a tragic opera by Antonín Dvorák (34) to words of Sumavsky and Zakrejs after Surzycki, is performed for the first time, at the Prague Provisional Theatre.
December 10, 1876:
Serenade for strings op.22 by Antonín Dvorák (35) is performed for the first time, in the Palác Zofín, Prague.
December 31, 1876:
Antonín Dvorák (35) wins his third state scholarship of 500 gulden.
February 17, 1877:
Trio for piano and strings op.21 by Antonín Dvorák (35) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 4, 1877:
The three Choral Songs for male voices by Antonín Dvorák (35) to words of Heyduk and Moravian folk poems are performed for the first time, in Prague.
November 30, 1877:
Edouard Hanslick writes to Antonín Dvorák (36) that Johannes Brahms (44) has taken a great interest in his music and that he is to be awarded an artist’s stipend of 600 florins.
December 2, 1877:
The Symphonic Variations op.78 by Antonín Dvorák (36) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
December 9, 1877:
Romance for violin and orchestra op.11 by Antonín Dvorák (36) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
December 12, 1877:
Antonín Dvorák (36) writes to Johannes Brahms (44) to thank him for his part in securing a state artist’s stipend for Dvorák. He asks Brahms to recommend his Bohemian songs to Brahms’ publisher Fritz Simrock. Brahms will do so immediately.
January 1, 1878:
Antonín Dvorák (36) attempts to see Johannes Brahms (45) in Vienna but Brahms is out of town. Dvorák will write to Brahms asking that he accept the dedication of his String Quartet op.34. See 23 January 1878.
January 23, 1878:
Antonín Dvorák (36) writes to Johannes Brahms (44) asking if he may dedicate his String Quartet op.34 to him. Brahms will agree, with some suggestions for improvement.
January 27, 1878:
The Cunning Peasant, a comic opera by Antonín Dvorák (36) to words of Vesely, is performed for the first time, in the Prague Provisional Theatre.
March 24, 1878:
Piano Concerto op.33 by Antonín Dvorák (36) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
May 16, 1878:
Slavonic Dances nos. 1, 3, and 4 by Antonín Dvorák (36) are performed for the first time, in Prague. See 4 December 1878.
June 20, 1878:
The Sweetheart’s Resolve from the song cycle Bouquet of Czech Folk Songs for male chorus by Antonín Dvorák (36) is performed for the first time, in Brünn (Brno).
August 15, 1878:
Hymn to the Most Holy Trinity for voice and organ by Antonín Dvorák (36) is performed for the first time, in Sychrov.
October 20, 1878:
The first and third of the Four Choruses op.29 by Antonín Dvorák (37) to words of Heyduk and a Moravian folk poem are performed for the first time, in Turnov.
October 26, 1878:
The Betrayed Shepherd from the song cycle Bouquet of Czech Folk Songs for male chorus by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Brünn (Brno).
November 15, 1878:
Antonín Dvorák (37) gains international fame when his Slavonic Dances and Moravian Duets are given a rave notice in the Berlin Nationalzeitung.
November 17, 1878:
Five new works by Antonín Dvorák (37) are performed for the first time, in Prague: the Slavonic Rhapsodies nos.1&2 for orchestra, the Serenade for winds and strings, Three Modern Greek Poems for voice and orchestra and Furiants for piano.
December 4, 1878:
This month sees the first complete performance of the Slavonic Dances of Antonín Dvorák (37), in Dresden. Tonight, nos.1-4 are performed. See 16 May 1878 and 18 December 1878.
December 12, 1878:
Antonín Dvorák (37) travels from Prague to Vienna where he will make the acquaintance of Johannes Brahms (45), who has already championed his music.
December 15, 1878:
Idyll for string orchestra by Leos Janácek (24) is performed for the first time, in Brünn (Brno), conducted by the composer. Antonín Dvorák (37) is in attendance at the invitation of the conductor.
December 29, 1878:
String Quartet no.7 op.16 by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed publicly for the first time, in Prague. See 17 June 1875.
February 2, 1879:
Bagatelles op.47 for two violins, cello, and harmonium by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 16, 1879:
A setting of Psalm 149 for male chorus and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 25, 1879:
Symphony no.5 by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 29, 1879:
Mazurek op.49 for violin and piano by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
April 6, 1879:
The fourth of the Four Choruses op.29 by Antonín Dvorák (37) to a Moravian folk poem is performed for the first time, in Olmütz (Olomouc).
April 23, 1879:
Festival March by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Prague, for the silver wedding anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth.
May 16, 1879:
The Czech Suite for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
June 29, 1879:
The Trio for piano and strings op.26 by Antonín Dvorák (37) is performed for the first time, in Turnov, along with the premiere of his Polonaise for cello and piano and a Slavonic Dance for violin and piano op.46/2.
September 24, 1879:
Slavonic Rhapsody no.3 by Antonín Dvorák (38) is performed for the first time, in Berlin.
November 9, 1879:
String Sextet op.48 by Antonín Dvorák (38) is performed publicly for the first time, in Berlin. See 29 July 1879.
November 10, 1879:
String Quartet no.10 op.51 by Antonín Dvorák (38) is performed publicly for the first time, in Magdeburg.
December 25, 1879:
Mazurek op.49 for violin and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (38) is performed for the first time, in Pilsen (Plzen).
December 28, 1879:
Prague Waltzes for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (38) are performed for the first time, in Prague.
January 6, 1880:
A Polonaise in E flat for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (38) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
February 13, 1880:
A new overture to the opera Vanda by Antonín Dvorák (38) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 11, 1880:
The Crown and Grief from the Moravian Duets op.38 by Antonín Dvorák (38) are performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 29, 1880:
Two waltzes for strings op.54 by Antonín Dvorák (38) are performed for the first time, in Prague.
September 23, 1880:
Sonata for violin and piano op.57 by Antonín Dvorák (39) is performed for the first time, in Chrudim.
December 16, 1880:
Quartet for piano and strings op.23 by Antonín Dvorák (39) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
December 23, 1880:
A setting of the Stabat mater for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (39) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
January 6, 1881:
Antonín Dvorák’s (39) orchestral work For Prague Students, is performed for the first time, in Prague.
February 4, 1881:
The first and fourth of the seven Gypsy Songs for voice and piano by Antonín Dvorák (39) to words of Heyduk are performed for the first time, in Vienna.
March 25, 1881:
Symphony no.6 by Antonín Dvorák (39) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
October 2, 1881:
The Stubborn Lovers, a comic opera by Antonín Dvorák (40) to words of Stolba, is performed for the first time, in the New Czech Theatre, Prague.
December 14, 1881:
String Quartet no.9 by Antonín Dvorák (40) is performed for the first time, at Trieste.
January 6, 1882:
Kravpik for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (40) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
February 3, 1882:
Incidental music to Samberk’s play Josef Kajetán by Antonín Dvorák (40), including the overture My Home, is performed for the first time, at the Prague Provisional Theatre.
May 7, 1882:
The first, third, and fourth of the Legends for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (40) are performed for the first time, at the Prague Conservatory.
October 8, 1882:
Dimitrij, an opera by Antonín Dvorák (41) to words of Cervinkova-Riegrova, is performed for the first time, at the New Czech Theatre, Prague.
November 2, 1882:
String Quartet no.11 by Antonín Dvorák (41) is performed for the first time, in Berlin.
November 22, 1882:
The fourth of the five choruses for mixed chorus In Nature’s Realm op.63, by Antonín Dvorák (41) to words of Hálek, is performed for the first time, in Tábor.
December 8, 1882:
Antonín Dvorák (41) is made an honorary member of the Society of Artists in Prague.
January 6, 1883:
Nocturne in B major for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (41) is performed for the first time, in Prague, conducted by the composer.
April 16, 1883:
Scherzo capriccioso for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (41) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
August 3, 1883:
The Philharmonic Society of London invites Antonín Dvorák (41) to England to produce an orchestral “suite or overture.”
October 14, 1883:
Concerto for violin and orchestra in a op.53 by Antonín Dvorák (42) is performed for the first time, in the Rudolfinum, Prague.
October 27, 1883:
Trio for piano and strings op.65 by Antonín Dvorák (42) is performed for the first time, in Mladá Boleslav, 50 km northeast of Prague.
November 18, 1883:
The Hussite Overture by Antonín Dvorák (42) is performed for the first time, in Prague at the reopening of the National Theatre. As with the opening of the first theatre two years ago, the opera performed is Smetana’s (59) nationalistic Libuse. Smetana is present but can not hear the music due to his deafness.
March 5, 1884:
Antonín Dvorák (42) departs Prague for England. This is the first of nine trips he will make to England over the next twelve years.
March 8, 1884:
The third of the five choruses for mixed chorus In Nature’s Realm op.63, by Antonín Dvorák (42) to words of Hálek, is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 13, 1884:
Antonín Dvorák (42) conducts his Stabat mater, in the first of his concerts in England, at the Royal Albert Hall.
March 22, 1884:
Antonín Dvorák (42) conducts his Scherzo capriccioso and Nocturne in B flat at the Crystal Palace, London. This event secures Dvorák’s fame in England.
March 23, 1884:
The first of the five choruses for mixed chorus In Nature’s Realm op.63, by Antonín Dvorák (42) to words of Hálek, is performed for the first time, in Prague.
April 23, 1884:
The first three of the six character pieces From the Bohemian Forest for piano four hands by Antonín Dvorák (42) are performed for the first time, in Prague. The composer plays one part.
June 14, 1884:
The Philharmonic Society of London elects Antonín Dvorák (42) an honorary member and asks him to write a symphony for them.
December 7, 1884:
The second of the five choruses In Nature’s Realm op.63, by Antonín Dvorák (43) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
December 13, 1884:
The fifth of the five choruses for mixed chorus In Nature’s Realm op.63, by Antonín Dvorák (43) to words of Hálek, is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 28, 1885:
The Spectre’s Bride, a dramatic cantata by Antonín Dvorák (43) to words of Erben, is performed for the first time, in Pilsen (Plzen), conducted by the composer.
April 22, 1885:
Symphony no.7 by Antonín Dvorák (43) is performed for the first time, in St. James’ Hall, London, conducted by the composer.
May 13, 1885:
The second revised version of Hymnus: The Heirs of the White Mountains for chorus and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (43) to words of Halek is performed for the first time, in London.
September 28, 1885:
Ballade for violin and piano op.15 by Antonín Dvorák (43) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
March 14, 1886:
Hymn of the Czech Peasants op.28 for chorus and piano by Antonín Dvorák (44) is performed for the first time, in Pilsen (Plzen).
November 14, 1886:
The first and third of In Folk Tone op.73, a song cycle by Antonín Dvorák (45) to folk poetry, is performed for the first time, in Prague.
January 6, 1887:
Nos. 9, 10, and 15 of the Slavonic Dances op.72 for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (45) are performed for the first time, in Prague.
January 27, 1887:
Terzetto for two violins and viola op.74 by Antonín Dvorák (45) is performed for the first time, privately in Prague, along with the Romantic Pieces op.75 for violin and piano. See 30 March 1887.
March 30, 1887:
Terzetto for two violins and viola op. 74 by Antonín Dvorák (45) is performed publicly for the first time, in Prague, along with the premiere of Romantic Pieces op.75 for violin and piano op.75. See 27 January 1887.
June 15, 1887:
The third version of King and Charcoal Burner, a comic opera by Antonín Dvorák (45) to words of Lobesky and Novotny, is performed for the first time, at the National Theatre, Prague.
September 11, 1887:
Mass in D for soloists, chorus, and organ by Antonín Dvorák (46) is performed for the first time, in Luzany. See 11 March 1893.
January 6, 1888:
Three chamber works by Antonín Dvorák (46) are performed for the first time, in the Rudolfinum, Prague: Quintet for piano and strings no.2 op.81, String Quartet no.1 op.2, and String Quartet no.2. Also premiered are five of the twelve Cypresses for string quartet.
February 14, 1888:
While Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (47) is in Prague on a concert tour, he meets Antonín Dvorák (46).
March 11, 1888:
Symphony no.2 by Antonín Dvorák (46) is performed for the first time, in the Rudolfinum, Prague, 23 years after it was composed.
November 19, 1888:
String Quartet no.8 op.80 by Antonín Dvorák (47) is performed for the first time, in Hamburg.
January 14, 1889:
Antonín Dvorák (47) writes to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (48), recently visiting Prague, telling him of his admiration for the opera Yevgeny Onyegin.
February 12, 1889:
The Jacobin, an opera by Antonín Dvorák (47) to words of Cervinkova-Riegrova, is performed for the first time, in the Prague National Theatre.
September 13, 1889:
Antonín Dvorák (48) turns down the post of professor at the Prague Conservatory.
November 3, 1889:
The first four of the Poetic Tone Pictures op.85 for piano by Antonín Dvorák (48) are performed for the first time, in Tábor.
November 20, 1889:
The Poetic Tone Pictures op.85/6, 11, 12, 13 for piano by Antonín Dvorák (48) are performed for the first time, in Prague.
November 25, 1889:
The definitive version of String Quintet op.77 by Antonín Dvorák (48) is performed for the first time, in Boston. See 18 March 1876.
February 2, 1890:
Symphony no.8 by Antonín Dvorák (48) is performed for the first time, in the Rudolfinum, Prague, conducted by the composer.
March 11, 1890:
Antonín Dvorák (48) conducts a program of his works in Moscow. Many in the audience leave during the performance. The critics are tepid.
March 22, 1890:
Antonín Dvorák (48) conducts a program of his works in St. Petersburg. He is better prepared than in Moscow, and receives a better response.
October 17, 1890:
Quartet for piano and strings op.87 by Antonín Dvorák (49) is performed for the first time, in Frankfurt-am-Main.
January 1, 1891:
Antonín Dvorák (49) becomes a professor at the Prague Conservatory.
March 17, 1891:
Antonín Dvorák (49) is awarded an honorary doctorate from Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague.
April 11, 1891:
Trio for piano and strings “Dumky” op.90 by Antonín Dvorák (49) is performed for the first time, in Prague, the composer at the keyboard.
May 15, 1891:
Fanfares for four trumpets and timpani by Antonín Dvorák (49) are performed for the first time, for the opening of the Regional Jubilee Exhibition in Prague.
June 5, 1891:
Mrs. Jeanette M. Thurber, wife of a New York millionaire, sends the following cable from Paris to Antonín Dvorák (49) in Prague: WOULD YOU ACCEPT DIRECTOR NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC NEW YORK OCTOBER 1892 ALSO LEAD SIX CONCERTS OF YOUR WORKS.
June 16, 1891:
Antonín Dvorák (49) receives an honorary doctorate from Cambridge University.
October 9, 1891:
Requiem op.89 for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (50) is performed for the first time, in Birmingham, conducted by the composer.
December 12, 1891:
Antonín Dvorák (50) gives formal approval to Mrs. Thurber’s terms. See 5 June 1891.
December 23, 1891:
Antonín Dvorák (50) signs a two-year contract to direct the National Conservatory of Music in New York.
January 3, 1892:
Two works for cello and piano by Antonín Dvorák (50) are performed for the first time, in Rakovnik: Silent Woods and Rondo in g minor.
January 8, 1892:
A Slavonic Dance for cello and piano op.46/8 by Antonín Dvorák (50) is performed for the first time, in Chrudim.
April 6, 1892:
The Symphony no.4 by Antonín Dvorák (50) is performed completely for the first time, in Prague, conducted by the composer. See 25 May 1874.
April 28, 1892:
The concert overtures In Nature’s Realm, Karneval, and Othello by Antonín Dvorák (50) are performed for the first time, together as Nature, Life, and Love in a special farewell concert for the composer in the Rudolfinum, Prague.
September 15, 1892:
Taking his wife and three of his seven children (the other four he left in charge of his mother-in-law), Antonín Dvorák (51) leaves Prague for America.
September 26, 1892:
Antonín Dvorák (51) and his family arrive in the new world at Hoboken, New Jersey aboard the SS Saale, nine days out of Bremen.
October 1, 1892:
Antonín Dvorák’s (51) contract in New York begins on this date and he is officially welcomed to the National Conservatory.
November 30, 1892:
Antonín Dvorák (51) is quoted in the Boston Post as saying that women can not contribute to the development of American music because of their intellectual inferiority.
March 11, 1893:
Mass in D op.86 by Antonín Dvorák (51) is performed publicly for the first time, in London.
April 12, 1893:
Antonín Dvorák (51) is elected a full member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences.
May 21, 1893:
Antonín Dvorák (51) is quoted in the New York Herald as saying “I am now satisfied that the future of music in this country must be founded on what are called the negro melodies.”
May 31, 1893:
The four children Antonín Dvorák (51) left at home in Bohemia in the care of relatives arrive in New York to join the rest of the family.
June 5, 1893:
After a two-day trip from New York, Antonín Dvorák (51) and his family arrive in Spillville, Iowa, where there is a large Czech expatriate community. Here he will spend the summer and compose the String Quartet op.96 and the String Quintet op.97.
August 12, 1893:
At a special “Bohemian Day” at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Antonín Dvorák (51) conducts his Symphony no.8. He is one of 30,000 Czechs and Moravians present and has come over from his stay in Spillville, Iowa.
September 17, 1893:
After a stay of three months, Antonín Dvorák (52) and his family depart Spillville, Iowa for New York. While in the Czech community there, he composed his “American” Quartet and his “American” Quintet.
December 15, 1893:
Symphony no.9 “from the New World” by Antonín Dvorák (52) is given a public rehearsal in New York.
December 16, 1893:
Symphony no.9 “from the New World” by Antonín Dvorák (52) is performed for the first time, in Carnegie Hall, New York. “The success of the symphony was tremendous; the papers write that no composer has ever had such success. I was in a box; the hall was filled with the best New York audience, the people clapped so much that I had to thank them from the box like a king!? alla Mascagni in Vienna (don’t laugh!...).” At the insistence of the composer, the cello section is led by Victor Herbert (34).
January 1, 1894:
String Quartet no.12 “American” by Antonín Dvorák (52) is performed for the first time, in Boston.
January 12, 1894:
The String Quintet “American” op.97 by Antonín Dvorák (52) is performed for the first time, in Carnegie Hall, New York.
January 23, 1894:
An arrangement of Stephen Foster’s (†29) song Old Folks at Home for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (52) is performed for the first time, in the Madison Square Garden Concert Hall, New York.
April 18, 1894:
Antonín Dvorák (52) is elected an honorary member of the New York Philharmonic Society.
April 21, 1894:
The American Art Journal publishes the announcement by Antonín Dvorák (52) that George Whitefield Chadwick’s (39) Symphony no.3 has won the composition competition of the National Conservatory of Music.
April 28, 1894:
After a period of reticence due to Mrs. Thurber’s failure to pay his salary, Antonín Dvorák (52) signs a contract for a further two years as director of the National Conservatory, New York.
May 19, 1894:
Antonín Dvorák (52) and his family sail from New York on their way home to Prague.
May 30, 1894:
Antonín Dvorák (52) and his family arrive in Prague from New York.
October 26, 1894:
Antonín Dvorák (52), his wife and son, arrive in New York for the autumn term at the National Conservatory.
November 1, 1894:
Antonín Dvorák (53) resumes his duties as director of the National Conservatory, New York.
November 7, 1894:
The revised version of Antonín Dvorák’s (53) opera Dimitrij to words of Cervinková-Riegrová is performed for the first time, in Prague.
December 16, 1894:
Two works for cello and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (53) are performed for the first time, in Basel: Rondo op.94 and Silent Woods op.68/5.
February 16, 1895:
Antonín Dvorák (53) is made an honorary member of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Vienna.
April 16, 1895:
Antonín Dvorák (53), his wife and son leave New York for Europe aboard the SS Saale never to see America again.
April 27, 1895:
Antonín Dvorák (53) arrives in Prague from America.
May 4, 1895:
The American Flag, a cantata for alto, tenor, bass, chorus, and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (53) to words of Drake, is performed for the first time, in New York. Critics are not impressed.
August 17, 1895:
Antonín Dvorák (53) resigns his post as head of the National Conservatory of New York.
November 1, 1895:
After resigning his position in New York, Antonín Dvorák (54) resumes his composition classes at Prague Conservatory.
January 4, 1896:
The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra performs for the first time under that name, in Prague. It has been an opera orchestra heretofore. Antonín Dvorák (54) conducts the first performance of five of his Biblical Songs op.99.
January 10, 1896:
Sonatina for violin and piano op.100 by Antonín Dvorák (54) is performed for the first time, in Brünn (Brno).
March 19, 1896:
Concerto for cello and orchestra op.104 by Antonín Dvorák (54) is performed for the first time, in Queen’s Hall, London, conducted by the composer on his last trip to that city.
June 3, 1896:
Three symphonic poems by Antonín Dvorák (54) are performed for the first time, privately, in the Rudolfinum, Prague: The Golden Spinning Wheel op.109, The Water Goblin, and The Noon Witch. See 26 October 1896, 14 November 1896, and 21 November 1896.
October 9, 1896:
String Quartet no.13 by Antonín Dvorák (55) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
October 20, 1896:
String Quartet no.14 by Antonín Dvorák (55) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
October 26, 1896:
The Golden Spinning Wheel op.109, a symphonic poem by Antonín Dvorák (55), is performed publicly for the first time, in London. See 3 June 1896.
November 14, 1896:
The Water Goblin op.107, a symphonic poem by Antonín Dvorák (55) is performed publicly for the first time, in London. See 3 June 1896.
November 21, 1896:
The Noon Witch op.108, a symphonic poem by Antonín Dvorák (55) is performed publicly for the first time, in London. See 3 June 1896.
March 20, 1898:
The Wild Dove, a symphonic poem by Antonín Dvorák (56), is performed for the first time, in Brünn (Brno), conducted by Leos Janácek (43). On the same program, the epilogue to Amarus, a cantata by Leos Janácek to words of Vrchlicky, is performed for the first time. See 2 December 1900.
June 19, 1898:
The second version of The Jacobin, an opera by Antonín Dvorák (56) to words of Cervinkova-Riegrova, is performed for the first time, in the National Theatre, Prague.
November 25, 1898:
Antonín Dvorák (57) receives the honorary insignia “Litteris et artibus” from Emperor Franz Joseph II.
December 4, 1898:
Heroic Song, a tone poem by Antonín Dvorák (57), is performed for the first time, in Vienna conducted by Gustav Mahler (38).
November 23, 1899:
Kate and the Devil, a comic opera by Antonín Dvorák (58) to words of Wenig, is performed for the first time, at the National Theatre, Prague.
April 4, 1900:
Antonín Dvorák (58) makes his last appearance as conductor, directing the Czech Philharmonic in Prague.
May 29, 1900:
The Festival Song op.113 for chorus and orchestra, with words by Vrchlicky and music by Antonín Dvorák (58), is performed for the first time, privately in Prague. See 15 December 1905.
March 31, 1901:
The lyric fairy tale Rusalka, with words by Kvapil after de La Motte Fouqué, and music by Antonín Dvorák (59), is performed for the first time, at the National Theatre, Prague.
May 14, 1901:
Antonín Dvorák (59) takes the oath as a member of the Austrian House of Peers, in Czech. It is the first and only time he attends the House.
July 6, 1901:
Antonín Dvorák (59) becomes the director of the Prague Conservatory, although he has no administrative duties.
December 17, 1901:
Symphonic Poem op.14 by Antonín Dvorák (60) is performed for the first time, in Vienna, 27 years after it was composed.
March 25, 1904:
Antonín Dvorák’s (62) opera Armida, to words of Vrchlicky after Tasso, is performed for the first time, at the National Theatre, Prague. The composer is present but is forced to leave early, complaining of a pain in the side. It is an illness from which he will not recover.
March 30, 1904:
Antonín Dvorák (62) takes a walk to the Prague railroad station to look at some locomotives. He catches a cold which will confine him to bed.
May 1, 1904:
Shortly after noon. Antonín Leopold Dvorák suffers a heart attack and dies suddenly at the dinner table of his home on Zitna Street in Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia. He is aged 62 years, seven months, and 23 days.
May 1, 1904:
Leos Janácek (49) misses a scheduled meeting with the Russian governor general in Warsaw. As a result, he will not be offered the post of director of the Warsaw Conservatory. He attends a concert in the evening. After the conductor announces the death of Antonín Dvorák, the audience rises and Dvorák’s Hussite Overture is played.
May 5, 1904:
After a funeral procession through Prague where thousands line the route, the body of Antonín Dvorák is buried in the Vysehrad Cemetery, in an area reserved for the leading figures of the nation.
November 3, 1904:
Rhapsody in a minor by Antonín Dvorák (†0) is performed for the first time, in Prague, 30 years after he wrote it.
January 4, 1905:
Tragic Overture by Antonín Dvorák (†0) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
December 15, 1905:
Festival Song op.113 for chorus and orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (†4) to words of Vrchlicky, is performed for the first time. See 29 May 1900.
March 1, 1910:
A Suite in A for orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (†5) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
December 15, 1921:
Quintet for strings op.1 by Antonín Dvorák (†17) is performed for the first time, in Prague, fifty years after he composed it.
August 15, 1928:
A funeral for Leos Janácek is held in the Augustinian Church in Staré Brno attended by large crowds and important people. After the religious service, the coffin is brought to the theatre where the body lies in state in the lobby. The final scene from The Cunning Little Vixen is performed along with part of the Requiem by Antonín Dvorák (†24). The final remains are interred at the Brno Central Cemetery where there is a short religious service followed by the national anthem.
April 26, 1929:
A cello concerto in A major by Antonín Dvorák (†24) is performed for the first time, in Prague, 64 years after it was composed.
May 28, 1929:
The first version of Antonín Dvorák’s (†25) comic opera King and Charcoal Burner, to words of Lobesky, is performed for the first time, in the National Theatre, Prague, 58 years after it was composed.
January 11, 1930:
String Quartet no.3 by Antonín Dvorák (†25) is performed for the first time, in Prague.
November 16, 1932:
The String Quartet no.2 by Antonín Dvorák (†28) is performed for the first time, privately, in Prague, 63 years after he composed it.
October 4, 1936:
Symphony no.1 “The Bells of Zlonice” by Antonín Dvorák (†32) is performed for the first time, in Brno, 71 years after it was composed.
February 6, 1938:
Excerpts from Antonín Dvorák’s (†33) unperformed opera Alfred are performed for the first time, in a broadcast from Prague. See 10 December 1938.
December 10, 1938:
Alfred, an heroic opera by Antonín Dvorák (†34) to words of Körner, is staged for the first time, in the Czech Theatre, Olomouc, 68 years after its composition. See 6 February 1938.
April 29, 1945:
A Quartet Movement in F by Antonín Dvorák (†40) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Prague Radio, 64 years after it was composed.
January 12, 1969:
String Quartet no.3 by Antonín Dvorák (†64) is performed for the first time, in Prague, 100 years after it was composed.
May 1, 1983:
The song cycle Cypresses for voice and piano by Antonín Dvorák to words of Pfleger-Moravsky, is performed completely for the first time, in Prague, 118 years after he wrote it and on the 79th anniversary of his death.
October 8, 1990:
String Quartet no.4 by Antonín Dvorák (†86) is performed for the first time, in Prague, 120 years after it was composed.
October 9, 1990:
String Quartet no.6 by Antonín Dvorák (†86) is performed for the first time, in Prague, 117 years after he composed it.
January 31, 1991:
Seven Pieces for small orchestra by Antonín Dvorák (†86) are performed for the first time, in London 124 years after they were composed.