Bedřich Smetana
Born on March 2, 1824, Bedřich Smetana was a Czech composer, conductor, and pianist, celebrated as the founder of Czech national music and opera. He established a music school in Prague and served as the conductor of the Gothenburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Smetana's most notable work, the cycle 'Má vlast', consists of six symphonic poems that vividly depict Czech history and landscape. His career was tragically cut short in 1874 due to deafness, but his contributions to music remain influential.
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Recent news mentions
Bedřich Smetana's Die verkaufte Braut has returned to the house after 34 years of absence.
Smetanas "Verkaufte Braut" wird an der Staatsoper zum Kirtag der Kuscheltiere - Musik
Austria· 2025-09-29
Bedřich Smetana was a sergeant involved in the massacre, sharing a name with the famous composer.
Vracali sa domov na Slovensko, pri Přerove ich zmasakrovali
Slovakia· 2025-07-20
Bedřich Smetana was a famous Czech composer who visited the castle.
Čekija – ne tik Praha: lietuvė atskleidė, kokie lobiai slypi už šios šalies sostinės ribų | Gyvenimas
Lithuania· 2025-06-25
Bedrich Smetana is the composer of 'My Country', which was performed by DR Symfoniorkestret.
Forpustet, storsvedende dirigent holdt ingen pause. Det var bare om at hænge på
Denmark· 2025-05-02
Bedřich Smetana was a Czech composer and the founder of Czech national music expression.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2025-03-02
