Bedrich Smetana (1824 - 1884)
Part One
1/5. Donald Macleod looks at the historical background of Smetana's childhood when Czech Nationalism was beginning to come of age. The rekindled interest in Czech culture and history is reflected in a lot of Smetana's work, most notably in his opera Libuse, part of which we hear in today's programme.
Playlist
Polka in F# major Opus 7 no 1
William Howard (piano)
Helios CDH 88019
Libuse Overture
The Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Christoph Von Dohnanyi
Decca 444 867-2
Libuse's Prophecy
Libuse, the Bohemian Princess: Gabriela Benackova - Capova , soprano, Prague National Theatre Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Zdenek Kosler
Supraphon 90C37 7438/40
Characteristic Pieces Opus 1 no 3&4
Ivan Klansky (piano)
Kontrapunkt 32276
Vyšehrad from Má Vlast
Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rafael Kubelik
DG 429 183 2
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