The 5 Best Compositions by Bedřich Smetana
Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884) was a pioneering Czech composer whose music helped define Czech national identity. As a leading figure of the Romantic era, his compositions[…]
The Story Behind Smetana’s Má Vlast
Má Vlast (translated as “My Homeland”) is one of the most celebrated works by Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. Composed between 1874 and 1879, this set[…]