{"id":9233,"date":"2024-06-28T09:59:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T08:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?page_id=9233"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:39:37","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest News and Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dvo<strong>\u0159\u00e1k<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>and England<\/strong> is a new book by <strong>David Beveridge<\/strong>, published by the Society that provides a very detailed and expansive exploration of the composer&#8217;s relationship with England, covering his nine visits between 1883 and 1896. This book is available in three versions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paperback, no annotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDF file, no annotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDF file with extensive annotation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two PDF versions are available free of charge to DS members on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?page_id=1669\">Member&#8217;s Section Occasional Publications<\/a> webpage. In addition, Society members who expressed interest have received the paperback copy. All versions of this book are available for sale on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?product=dvorak-and-england-a-man-whose-heart-sticks-to-all-what-is-englisch\">Eshop&#8217;s Occasional Publications<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dvorak-in-England-title-page.jpg\" alt=\"Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and England Jacket Image\" class=\"wp-image-11746 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dvorak-in-England-title-page.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dvorak-in-England-title-page-300x449.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dvorak-in-England-title-page-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Emmy Destinn Young Singers Awards of 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some important dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20 October 2026: Application deadline;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 and 11 November 2026: Preliminary round;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>29 November 2026: Final, before a public audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?page_id=11965\u2197\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newsletter #154<\/strong> has been published, and those members who get a printed copy should receive it around 1 May 2026. All other members of the Society can find it in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?page_id=629\">Members&#8217; Section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Tuesday, 23 April 2026, at 8:00 pm at the cinema of the Czech Embassy in London, there was a special evening dedicated to the newly published book on <strong>Jan\u00e1\u010dek&#8217;s<\/strong> <em><strong>Sinfonietta<\/strong><\/em> with the participation of the authors, <strong>Nigel Simeone<\/strong> and <strong>Ji\u0159\u00ed Zahr\u00e1dka<\/strong>, with <strong>Jakub Hr\u016f\u0161a<\/strong> as a special guest. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?product=janaceks-sinfonietta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webpage<\/a> for more information about this book and how to purchase it. You will read a review of this meeting and of the book in the next Newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to our website for members and non-members alike.<br>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Dvorak-colour.jpg\" alt=\"Anton\u00edn Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, 1841-1904, composer\" class=\"wp-image-1259\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Anton\u00edn Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, <\/em><br><em>1841-1904, composer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Smetana_LCCN2014716851_cropped-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bed\u0159ich Smetana, 1824-1884\ncomposer\" class=\"wp-image-8855\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Smetana_LCCN2014716851_cropped-788x1024.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Smetana_LCCN2014716851_cropped-300x390.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Smetana_LCCN2014716851_cropped-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Smetana_LCCN2014716851_cropped-768x998.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Smetana_LCCN2014716851_cropped-1182x1536.jpg 1182w, https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Smetana_LCCN2014716851_cropped.jpg 1576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bed\u0159ich Smetana, <\/em><br><em>1824-1884, composer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Dvo\u0159\u00e1k Society for Czech and Slovak Music<\/strong>&nbsp;promotes the education of the public in the art music of all Czech and Slovak composers and performers, past and present. It is a UK registered charity, founded in 1974, with international membership. The Dvo\u0159\u00e1k Society aims to foster understanding of the great musical heritage of the Czech Republic and Slovakia by encouraging performances, giving direct financial and other support to suitable projects, and through its publications and study events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To most music enthusiasts, \u201cCzech\u201d music means the distinguished line of <strong>Smetana<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Dvo\u0159\u00e1k<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Jan\u00e1\u010dek<\/strong> \u2013 Martin\u016f&nbsp;but there always was, and still is \u2014 so much more to explore. Also, it is not only Czech music but Slovak music and musicians such as J\u00e1n Levoslav <strong>Bella<\/strong>, J\u00e1n <strong>Cikker<\/strong>, Alexander <strong>Moyzes<\/strong> and Eugen <strong>Sucho\u0148<\/strong>&nbsp;that we aim to promote.&nbsp; <br><br>There is a section about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?page_id=190\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"190\"><strong>history of the foundation of the Society<\/strong><\/a> and a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?page_id=1543\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1543\"><strong>gallery of photographs<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;from previous Society trips to the Czech and Slovak Republics.<br><br>All our publications have now been digitalised and are accessible to members. For non-members there is a list of publications with summaries of contents and are available to purchase via the e-shop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please take a look at the various pages and links. There is much to explore particularly some of the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/?page_id=101\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"101\"><strong>music events<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Leamington Music Festival (May) the major Czech music festivals such as Prague Spring (May), &nbsp;Prague Dvo\u0159\u00e1k Festival (September),&nbsp; and the Jan\u00e1\u010dek&nbsp; Brno Festival (November), plus other specific events in Prague, Litomy\u0161l and elsewhere.<br><br><em>M David Roberts&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<br>Chairman of the Dvo\u0159\u00e1k Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns scnt-images is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns .m0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Martinu-copy-143x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bohuslav Martin\u016f. composer\" class=\"wp-image-1314\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bohuslav Martin\u016f, 1890-1959, composer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Belohlavek-copy-143x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ji\u0159\u00ed B\u011blohl\u00e1vek, conductor, president 2019-2017\" class=\"wp-image-1295\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ji\u0159\u00ed B\u011blohl\u00e1vek, 1946-2017, conductor, President 2020-2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Janacek-copy-143x150.jpg\" alt=\"Leo\u0161 Jan\u00e1\u010dek, Composer\" class=\"wp-image-1294\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leo\u0161 Jan\u00e1\u010dek, 1854-1928, composer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Petr-Eben-copy-143x150.jpg\" alt=\"Petr Eben. composer, organist, pianist\" class=\"wp-image-1293\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Petr Eben, 1929-2007, composer, organist, pianist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Kapralova-copy-143x150.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00edt\u011bzslava Kapr\u00e1lov\u00e1, composer, conductor\" class=\"wp-image-1292\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">V\u00edt\u011bzslava Kapr\u00e1lov\u00e1, 1915&#8211;1940,  composer, conductor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bedrich-smetana-copy-143x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bed\u0159ich Smetana, composer\" class=\"wp-image-1291\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bed\u0159ich Smetana, 1824-1884, composer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns scnt-images is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mackerras-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor, President 1979-2010 \" class=\"wp-image-1307\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor,  1925-2010, President 1979-2010 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column .m0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Destinn.jpg\" alt=\"Emmy Destinn, soprano \" class=\"wp-image-1302\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emmy Destinn, 1878-1930, soprano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Suk-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Josef Suk, composer  \" class=\"wp-image-1298\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Josef Suk, 1874-1935, composer <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Haas-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Pavel Haas, composer   \" class=\"wp-image-1297\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  Pavel Haas, 1899-1944,  composer <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cikker-copy.jpg\" alt=\"J\u00e1n Cikker, composer    \" class=\"wp-image-1301\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">J\u00e1n Cikker, 1911-1989,  composer    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image hover-image-caption\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dvorak-society.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Novak-copy.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00edt\u011bslav Nov\u00e1k, composer   \" class=\"wp-image-1300\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> V\u00edt\u011bslav Nov\u00e1k, 1870-1949,  composer  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u25b2 <em>point<\/em> \u25b2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"treasurervacancy\"><strong><em>Vacancy for Honorary Treasurer<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After five years, our current treasurer, Martin Israel, will be stepping down at the next AGM in 2026. We are seeking someone to fill this important and fulfilling role. As a member of the National Committee, you will play a part in moving a progressive and internationally important renowned Society in its 52<sup>nd<\/sup> year and beyond. Please contact the Chairman, David Roberts, by email with expressions of interest or for further details of the role and responsibilities (<a href=\"mailto:chairman@dvorak-society.org\">chairman@dvorak-society.org<\/a>). Martin Israel is available for a non-committal conversation (<a href=\"mailto:treasurer@dvorak-society.org\">treasurer@dvorak-society.org<\/a>).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br><br><strong>Job Specification for Treasurer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain up to date and accurate financial records, including detailed cash book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liaise with all matters relating to the bank. Reconcile bank accounts monthly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make online\/telephone banking payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administer Paypal account and raise requests for payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top up Royal Mail postage card for despatch of Annual Journal and quarterly Newsletters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between January and March, prepare weekly reports to the subscriptions secretary re subs received directly into the bank account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare annual accounts on an accruals basis and present to the AGM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liaise with independent examiners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare and present accounts for Committee meetings. Attend the meetings (about 4 per year) which are held on-line (Zoom).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give financial advice on matters affecting the Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liaise with other Committee members as appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare annual publication costs schedule for the Czech Embassy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dark-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dark-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-medium-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated TD, 18 August 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latest News and Events The Emmy Destinn Young Singers Awards of 2026 Here are some important dates: For more information, please click here. Newsletter #154 has been published, and those members who get a printed copy should receive it around 1 May 2026. 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