Timeline of Antonín Dvořák's life
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904), the son of a butcher and innkeeper from the small village Nelahozeves, has become one of the most well-known Czech composers. He travelled to England nine times, where he conducted his works. He rose to fame with his three-year tenure as the director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York. His marriage with Anna Čermáková brought him nine children, six of which reached adulthood. A happy familial environment, a strong work ethic and contracts with the greatest European publishing houses enabled the composer to create more than 200 compositions during his lifetime, many of which have become part of regular repertoire for world-class orchestras and renowned artists.
He was born on 8 September 1841 in Nelahozeves to František and Anna Dvořák as the first-born of nine children.
AD leaves primary school and relocates to Zlonice where he studies under A. Liehmann
Concludes studies at organ school and joins K. Komzák's band as a violist
Officially launches his composing career with Op. 1
Falls in love with Josefina Čermáková, who he instructed on piano playing
First great success in home land - the premeire of Hymnus and marriage with Anna Čermáková
Introduces himself to the public as an opera composer for the first time
Recieves his third state scholarship in Vienna
First overseas triumph - the premiere of Stabat Mater in London
Distinguished by the Order of the Iron Crown and granted an audience by Emperor F. Josef in Vienna
Receives honorary doctorate degrees from the Czech University and the University of Cambridge
"Farewell" tour before departure to America
Director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York
Summer holiday spent in Spillville, Iowa
Conducts the historical first concert of the Czech Philharmonic
Receives badge of honor "Litteris et artibus" from the emperor
Dvořák's spectacular 60th birthday celebration
Dies before reaching 63rd birthday