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Composer of the Week: Smetana

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Disillusioned with life in Prague, Smetana sets off for Sweden in 1856, having accepted a teaching post in Gothenburg. While continuing his career as a pianist, he was soon to show - with the encouragement of his friend Franz Liszt - that he could rise to the challenge of orchestral and operatic drama. Presented by Fiona Talkington

Wallenstein's Camp - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Rafael Kubelik

Memories of Bohemia, in the Form of Polkas - Andras Schiff (piano)

The Brandenburgers in Bohemia (Act 1, Scene 7) - Bohumil Vich (tenor), Prague National Theatre Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Jan Hus

Tichy The Three Riders - Czech Philharmonic Chorus, conductor Josef Veselka

Hakon Jarl - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Rafael Kubelik

Contributors

Presenter:
Fiona Talkington
Conductor:
Rafael Kubelik
Piano:
Andras Schiff
Tenor:
Bohumil Vich
Conductor:
Jan Hus Tichy
Conductor:
Josef Veselka
Unknown:
Rafael Kubelik
Source: Radio Times

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