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Composer of the Week: Bedrich Smetana

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(1824-84)
"The sound of Smetana's music makes our Czech hearts quiver. The stars in it sparkle with joy, and the sun shines more brightly." (Jan Neruda ) Smetana is commonly thought of as the founding father of Czech nationalist music, yet he spent the early years of his musical career in Sweden. Fiona Talkington explores the musical life of a composer who was also one of the finest virtuoso pianists of his day.
Overture: The Bartered Bride
Czech Philharmonic, conductor Zdenek Kosier
Three Salon Polkas
Andras Schiff (piano)
Piano Trio in G minor, Op 15 Antonin Dvorak Trio
Producer Felix Carey

Contributors

Unknown:
Jan Neruda
Conductor:
Zdenek Kosier
Piano:
Andras Schiff
Unknown:
Antonin Dvorak
Producer:
Felix Carey
Source: Radio Times

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