>>> COVER B <<< >>> COVER B <<< Emmy Destinn / Ema Destinnova (1878-1930) - was a prima donna assoluta whose talent was legendary throughout the world, a prominent member of the imperial court opera in Berlin (where she sang lead roles in 54 operas), and a soloist with the Covent Garden Opera (singing 150 triumphantly successful performances in 11 seasons). Her career took her through the most prestigious venues of Europe, then across the ocean, where she became one of the most famous singers at the Metropolitan Opera in New York (1908-1916), partnered with another great operatic legend, the tenor Enrico Caruso, and courted by one of the most famous conductors Arturo Toscanini. Her musical and adventure-filled life (during WWI she was imprisoned for anti-Austrian activity and working with the mafia) continues to fascinate opera lovers even today. This DVD, which contains a documentary film about Eva Destinnova, a selection of her recordings of world-famous arias, a biography with archival photographs and a photogallery of her life, will certainly interest admirers of this famous, unforgettable Czech singer. The DVD was prepared for Supraphon by BVA International in cooperation with the Municipal House in Prague. (Supraphon)