Donald Macleod focuses on Smetana's romantic life, revealing youthful passions, two marriages and at least one mistress. Show more

Donald Macleod considers how Smetana set about trying to create an operatic style that was recognisably Czech. Includes The Brandenburgers in Bohemia; The Bartered Bride (excerpts). Show more

Donald Macleod discovers how a family tragedy for Smetana resulted in a highly personal chamber work and a move to Gothenburg. With In Bohemia; Overture (The Bartered Bride). Show more

Donald Macleod tells the story of Smetana's final years, as he lost his hearing, became unemployed and experienced marriage woes. He also wrote his most famous work, Ma Vlast. Show more

Donald Macleod explores the creation of Smetana's Ma Vlast and the rebirth of a Czech culture after years of suppression by the Hapsburg Empire. Show more