AntonÃ­n DvoÅÃ¡k Biography (BBC) The Bohemia into which DvorÃ¡k was born on 8 September 1841, in a village near Prague, was one facing rapid change. Like many from a poor rural environment DvorÃ¡k followed a natural drift towards Prague. DvorÃ¡kâs musicality was evident early on and his family supported him all through his musical training.