Ema Destinnová: More Than a Diva

A music and literary programme about Ema Destinnová takes place on 4 December 2026 from 18:00 at the Museum of Art and Design Benešov.

Destinnová was a major figure in Czech music history. Alongside her operatic career on world stages, she wrote plays, novels and poetry, and took an interest in history, collecting and esotericism. Ema Destinnová: More Than a Diva presents her as a singer, author, collector and art lover, and recalls her connection with Stráž nad Nežárkou.

The programme is presented by Ludmila Peřinová, author of books about music. Mezzo-soprano Karolína Berková sings, with Karel Juráň on piano. Music by Handel, Bizet, Nedbal and Dvořák will be heard alongside folk songs from Ema Destinnová's repertoire.