The Dvořák American Heritage Association (DAHA) commemorates, celebrates, and continues to explore composer Antonín Dvořák's extraordinary musical contributions, with a special emphasis on his influential residency in the United States in the years 1892 to 1895. From its home in the beautifully restored Bohemian National Hall in New York City, DAHA offers concerts, lectures, and educational programs. At the heart of these activities is the Dvořák Room, a recently created exhibition and study space with adjacent performance venues, that will inspire present and future generations by preserving the composer's American legacy. DAHA is further committed to increasing knowledge and appreciation of music from the Czech Lands and related areas, from early works to the 21st century.

DAHA is a member organization of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association.

February 14, 2025 | 7 p.m. | Bohemian National Hall

Embrace Romance: Violin Virtuoso Iskandar Widjaja in Recital

International violin virtuoso Iskandar Widjaja returns to the historic ballroom of Bohemian National Hall with a concert full of classical and contemporary musical inspiration. From Dvořák and Gershwin to a selection of Asian, American, and European works - as well as Iskander's own compositions - themed around romance.
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March 30, 2025 | 3 p.m.| Bohemian National Hall

Spring Musicale: Dvořák and the American Spirit

DAHA’s Sunday afternoon Spring Musicale is a decade-long tradition featuring seasoned musicians alongside youthful talent in a curated program. >> Read more

DAHA Presents Antonín Dvořák Prize to the Czech Philharmonic and Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov

Culminating the international Year of Czech Music 2024 and the unprecedented Carnegie Hall residency of the Czech Philharmonic under the direction of Maestro Semyon Bychkov, DAHA presented the inaugural Antonín Dvořák Prize. The award was given in honor of the extraordinary contributions to music of the Czech lands by the orchestra and conductor, who offered three consecutive performances with superstar soloists, each program pairing one of Dvořák’s singular concertos with outstanding orchestral masterworks from the Czech repertoire.

From DAHA With Love is an inspiring online musical resource of 140 selected recordings of Czech and American music spanning 400 years. The program was designed to bring solace, courage and light to audiences during the pandemic. All genres are represented, from classical to modern, and early music to folk music. Some of these were from concerts sponsored by DAHA, others were suggested by members and our extended DAHA family, and still others were newly created for this program.

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Limited edition lithograph of the Czech composer created by internationally acclaimed graphic artist Oldřich Kulhánek (1940-2013). Trained at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and President of the esteemed Hollar Society of Czech Graphic Artists, Kulhánek rendered Dvořák’s image and “New World” Symphony artistic tributes in meticulous detail on lithographic stone in this unique composition. Only a few remain from the original 1995 edition, signed and numbered by the artist, who is renowned as the designer of the currency of the Czech Republic as well as for his outstanding portraits of historic national figures. In honor of this special anniversary year, DAHA is offering the collectible Dvořák portrait, recently discovered in art gallery archives, for $180 plus $20 shipping. Sized 16”x20”, the artwork fits in a standard frame.  

$90 of this purchase amount is tax deductible as allowed by law.

Your support will help our commitment to preserving the legacy of Antonín Dvořák's life and work in America and exploring related aspects of Czech and American musical culture through virtual and live concerts, lectures, and educational programs.