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. Accompanied by pianist Miki Aoki.

CONCERT

Part of the Year of Czech Music 2024, the concert explores Dvořák’s early and revealing String Quartet no.4 in E Minor; a further fascinating compositional rarity in the String Quartet Movement in F Major; plus selections from the ever-romantic Cypresses.

CONCERT

An afternoon of jazz improvisation and exploration inspired by Czech composer Leoš Janáček and his younger Hungarian contemporary, Bêla Bartók. Hear also original works by the talented Czech-born pianist and composer Antonín Fajt.

GUIDED TOURS

The Dvořák Room welcomes in-person visits once again as part of Open House New York – an unparalleled citywide cultural event that showcases hundreds of NYC’s most architecturally and culturally significant spaces and places.

CONCERT

Continuing the celebration of the Year of Czech Music 2024, DAHA’s season-opening concert includes works by Bedřich Smetana, the towering historical figure of Czech music who was born 200 years ago (1824), and two 20th century composers whose unlimited creative output was tragically cut short by the Holocaust.

LECTURE/RECITAL

Pianist and musicologist Katelyn Bouska offers new insights into Antonín Dvořák in America through a special musical tour focused on his compositions, students and contemporaries in the late 19th century. Featuring works by Dvořák, Burleigh, Beach, Suková-Dvořáková.

CONCERT

Celebrating the renewal of nature in spring as well as the promise of young musical talent during this Year of Czech Music. Featuring students from The Juilliard School as well as seasoned New York players.  

Opening event of the Year of Czech Music abroad. The concert will feature songs by Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček and Bohuslav Martinů. The program offers a special performance of Janáček's extraordinary cycle “The Diary of One Who Disappeared.”

DVOŘÁK: THE CHAMBER MUSIC SURVEY SERIES

The acclaimed Sullivan Quartet returns for the latest installment in DAHA’s unprecedented series exploring the entire chamber music repertoire of Antonín Dvořák.

GUIDED TOUR

The Dvořák Room welcomes in-person visits once again as part of Open House New York – an unparalleled citywide cultural event that showcases hundreds of NYC’s most architecturally and culturally significant spaces and places.

PIANO RECITAL

The works of Bedřich Smetana and Josef Suk will be featured in a musically revealing piano program that anticipates the upcoming Year of Czech Music 2024, when musicians will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Smetana's birth and the 150th anniversary of Suk's birth.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Professor Michael Beckerman hosts a panel discussion about how to conceive of questions of Czech nationality/ethnicity in music from the early Renaissance to the 20th century. Invited panelists include scholars and musicians Erika Supria Honisch, David Hoose, and Carl C. Bettendorf.

CONCERT, DANCE PERFORMANCE, POETRY READING

Celebrate spring and the “New World” Symphony in a special tribute to Antonín Dvořák and his symphonic masterpiece, marking its 130th anniversary year. In person and live online.

CONCERT

DAHA is pleased to present outstanding musicians from the Filharmonie Brno in a special performance at Bohemian National Hall. Dennis Russell Davies, Filharmonie Brno Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, appears as piano soloist. Composer Laurie Anderson will join us as a special guest for this performance.

In collaboration with the Czech Center New York and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York, with support by the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association.

CONCERT

The program will be drawn from Dvořák’s prolific output of chamber works, which exceeded 40 duos, trios, string quartets, quintets and sextets.

GUIDED TOUR

The Dvořák Room welcomes in-person visits once again as part of Open House New York – an unparalleled citywide cultural event that showcases hundreds of NYC’s most architecturally and culturally significant spaces and places.

CONCERT

From the streets of Brno to the plains of southern Spain, this international program is an exploration of grief and joy with special meaning for our times.

EXHIBITION OPENING, TALK

Opening of the exhibition Ticket to the New World curated by photographer Eva Heyd, with a special Dvořák Room presentation of the life of Jarmila Novotná, the great 20th century Czech opera singer and actress, and a conversation between translator Alex Zucker and Eva Heyd.

CONCERT

A concert exploring the musical cultures of Habsburg Central Europe with the soprano Ariana Wyatt and pianist Richard Masters.

CONFERENCE

A two-day conference exploring the sonic and musical cultures of Habsburg Central Europe, with a specific focus on (trans)national circulations, exchanges, and ruptures.

CONFERENCE

A two-day conference exploring the sonic and musical cultures of Habsburg Central Europe, with a specific focus on (trans)national circulations, exchanges, and ruptures.

CONCERT

The tradition of spring musicales continues as the spirited ArtsAhimsa ensemble returns for its tenth season. The evening offers a special program fusing Antonín Dvořák musical gems, Czech and American poetry, and inspirational dance.