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May 9, 2024 · Bedřich Smetana (born March 2, 1824, Leitomischl, Bohemia, Austrian Empire [now Litomyšl, Czech Republic]—died May 12, 1884, Prague) was a Bohemian composer of operas and symphonic poems, founder of the Czech national school of music. He was the first truly important Bohemian nationalist composer.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 6, 2024 · Bedřich Smetana is regarded as the founder of Czech national music. His mother tongue was German, and he had to work hard to learn Czech. Behind this was a process of self-discovery that reflects the history of his country’s journey towards independence.
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May 12, 2024 · Bedřich Smetana (March 2, 1824– May 12, 1884) is one of the most influential figures in Czech music history, celebrated for his patriotic compositions and significant contributions to the development of Czech musical identity. Born in the East Bohemian town of Litomyšl, Smetana showed a great talent for music from an early age, receiving ...
May 15, 2024 · On 16 May 1868, the New Town Theatre in Prague saw the premiere of Bedřich Smetana’s opera Dalibor. The premiere sounded on the day of the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone of the National Theatre with the composer conducting.
Apr 25, 2024 · Nothing speaks more eloquently about the role of the composer Bedřich Smetana in Czech music. This year marks 200 years since his birth and 140 years since the composer's death. His work is considered the cornerstone of Czech musical culture.
May 12, 2024 · SMETANA OPERA CYCLE OSTRAVA 2024. 4 – 12 MAY 2024. The National Moravian-Silesian Theatre in Ostrava is the only opera house in the Czech Republic and world that has achieved to stage own productions of all 8 completed operas by Bedřich Smetana.
May 6, 2024 · Bedřich Smetana gilt als Begründer der tschechischen Nationalmusik. Dabei war seine Muttersprache das Deutsche, während er sich das Tschechische mühsam erarbeiten musste. Dahinter steht eine Selbstfindung, in der sich die Geschichte seines Landes widerspiegelt.
