Bedřich Smetana Collection

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Bedřich Smetana was a Czech composer who lived from 1824 to 1884. He was born in Bohemia and later became a national symbol of Czech culture. Smetana's musical style was influenced by Czech folk music, classical traditions and romanticism. He is best known for his cycle of six symphonic poems called "Má Vlast" (My Homeland), which is considered to be the cornerstone of Czech classical music. This cycle of works is based on Czech history and legends and reflects Smetana's deep patriotism and love for his country. "The Moldau", the second piece from "Má Vlast", is one of his most famous works and is one of the most frequently performed pieces of classical music in the world. This composition portrays the flow of the Moldau River and is a masterpiece of tone painting.

Smetana was also a prolific composer of operas, including "The Bartered Bride", which is considered to be one of the greatest national operas in the world. This work, which premiered in 1866, blends elements of Czech folk music with traditional operatic forms.

This extensive collection contains the complete orchestral works, the two passionate and highly personal string quartets, the dramatic Piano Trio, a generous selection of piano music, including the complete Czech Dances, and the opera The Bartered Bride, sung in German.

Performers include the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Theodore Kuchar (Classics Today writes: “Performance: 9. Theodore Kuchar and his forces tackle Ma Vlast with plenty of enthusiasm and vigor; indeed, from Sarka onward this is one of the best versions available.”), the Czech Stamic Quartet, Czech pianist Antonín Kubálek, Roberto Plano, and the Staatskapelle Dresden/Otmar Suitner.

A substantial and valuable Collection by a highly influential Czech composer who made significant contributions to the classical music repertoire. Smetana is remembered as a passionate patriot who captured the spirit of his country in his compositions and helped to establish a unique national identity through his music.

Works:

•Smetana: Album Leaves
• Smetana: Album Leaves, Op. 2
• Smetana: Album Leaves, Op. 3
• Smetana: Andante in E flat major B97
• Smetana: Czech dances for piano, books 1 & 2 (14)
• Smetana: Doctor Faust Overture
• Smetana: Festive Overture in C (Slavnostní predehra)
• Smetana: Festive Overture in D major, Op. 4
• Smetana: Festive Symphony in E major, Op. 6
• Smetana: Hakon Jarl
• Smetana: Má Vlast
• Smetana: March of the National Guard
• Smetana: Nasim devám, polka for orchestra in D major
• Smetana: Pensée fugitive
• Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15
• Smetana: Richard III
• Smetana: Sketches, Op. 4
• Smetana: Sketches, Op. 5
• Smetana: Solemn March for Shakespeare Celebrations
• Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From My Life'
• Smetana: String Quartet No. 2 in D minor
• Smetana: The Bartered Bride
• Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overure
• Smetana: The Bartered Bride: Three Dances (Polka, Furiant, Skocná - Dance of the Comedians)
• Smetana: The Peasant Woman (Venkovanka)
• Smetana: The Prague Carnival - Introduction & lonaise
• Smetana: Wallenstein's Camp

CD x 8

Brilliant Classics

5/4/23

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