Bedřich Smetana Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Mirada’s aria from the opera DaliborBedřich Smetana36rank/position

”… Jak je mi?” – Kristine Opolais, Smetana – DALIBOR

Milada’s aria “Jak je mi?” from the opera Dalibor.

This is a three-act opera.

Soloist: Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais; Orchestra: Latvian National Opera Symphony Orchestra; Conductor: Mihails Tatarnikov.

Opera “Brandenburgers of Bohemia” – Our time has comeBedřich Smetana37rank/position

B.Smetana: Brandenburgers in Bohemia/Braniboři v Čechách-choir “Our time has come”

“Our time has come” from the opera Braniboři v Čechách (Brandenburgers in Bohemia).

This work depicts the battles leading up to the expulsion of the German Brandenburg army from Prague.

Performed by the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Prague Chamber Choir, conducted by Vladimír Válek.

Overture from the opera “Libuše”Bedřich Smetana38rank/position

Libuše 1/15 (Bedřich Smetana) 1. dějství, předehra / overture

Overture from the opera Libuše.

Although this opera was composed for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph I, it was not used and was instead performed at the opening of the Prague National Theatre.

Performed by the Prague National Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Jaroslav Kromholc.

From the opera Libuše, Act III: Finale, Libuše’s AriaBedřich Smetana39rank/position

Gabriela Beňačková *Libuse* (B.Smetana)

From the opera “Libuše”: Act 3, Finale, Libuše’s aria.

Libuše is a woman from Czech legend, and according to the legend, Prague’s history began with her prophecy.

The solo is sung by soprano Gabriela Beňačková.

Overture from the opera “The Kiss”Bedřich Smetana40rank/position

Ouvertüre zu “Der Kuss”

From the opera The Kiss (Hubička): Overture.

A two-act opera with a libretto by the Czechoslovak woman writer Eliška Krásnohorská, based on a novel by Karolina Světlá.

Performed by the Mürztal Symphony Orchestra of Mürzzuschlag.

Overture from the opera “The Bartered Bride”Bedřich Smetana41rank/position

Bedřich Smetana: Ouverture zur Oper „Prodaná nevěsta“ („Die verkaufte Braut“)

It is a masterpiece in which the soul of Czech music dances with vitality.

Its lively rhythm and vibrant melody vividly capture the joy of a festival held in a Bohemian village.

Beginning with a fugue in the strings, the structure skillfully weaves in elements of the folk dances polka and furiant, instantly drawing in the listener.

Since its premiere in May 1866, its appeal has never faded, and it continues to be loved by many.

If you’re interested in the landscapes and culture of the Czech lands, be sure to give it a listen.

From the opera “The Bartered Bride,” Act II: “Duet of Kecal and Jeník”Bedřich Smetana42rank/position

Bartered Bride – Act 2 Kecal/Jenik duet – Hawlata/Silvasti 1998

From the opera The Bartered Bride (Prodaná nevěsta), Act 2: the duet between Kecal and Jeník.

The scene depicts Kecal trying to make Jeník give up his lover.

Kecal (bass): Franz Havlata; Jeník (tenor): Jorma Silvasti.