Bedrich Smetana Collection

Release Date: 26th May 2023
Catalogue No: 96909
Label: Brilliant Classics

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Smetana: Má Vlast

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Wallenstein's Camp

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Hakon Jarl

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Richard III

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overture

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: The Bartered Bride: Three Dances (Polka, Furiant, Skocná - Dance of the Comedians)

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Doctor Faust Overture

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: The Peasant Woman (Venkovanka)

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Nasim devám, polka for orchestra in D major

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Festive Symphony in E major, Op. 6

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Festive Overture in C (Slavnostní predehra)

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Festive Overture in D major, Op. 4

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: The Prague Carnival - Introduction & Polonaise

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: March of the National Guard

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: Solemn March for Shakespeare Celebrations

Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar

Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From My Life'

Stamitz Quartet

Smetana: String Quartet No. 2 in D minor

Stamitz Quartet

Smetana: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15

Joachim Trio

Smetana: Andante in E flat major B97

Roberto Plano (piano)

Smetana: Pensée fugitive

Roberto Plano (piano)

Smetana: Album Leaves, Op. 2

Roberto Plano (piano)

Smetana: Album Leaves, Op. 3

Roberto Plano (piano)

Smetana: Sketches, Op. 4

Roberto Plano (piano)

Smetana: Sketches, Op. 5

Roberto Plano (piano)

Smetana: Album Leaves

Roberto Plano (piano)

Smetana: Czech dances for piano, books 1 & 2 (14)

Antonin Kubalek (piano)

Smetana: The Bartered Bride

Roberto Plano (piano)

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- Bedřich Smetana was a Czech composer 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.

Bedrich Smetana Collection

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