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Bedřich Smetana: A selection of famous and representative works!

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I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

Bedřich Smetana was a Czech composer, conductor, and pianist.

He is called the “father of Czech music” as the first composer to write music that expressed Czech identity, and he produced many works.

Among them, many of you may know “The Moldau” from his cycle “Má vlast” (My Homeland).

In this article, we introduce Smetana’s masterpieces and signature works.

From opera to chamber music to piano pieces, there are many works across genres through which you can feel Czech music—be sure to check them out!

[Bedřich Smetana] Picking Up Masterpieces and Signature Works! (31–40)

Fragment of a Sonata, Movement I, and Rondo of Youth for Two Pianos, Eight HandsBedřich Smetana

Smetana: Sonata and Rondo (Argerich, Zilberstein, D.& A. Gerzenberg)

Fragment of a Sonata, Movement I, and Rondo of Youth for Two Pianos, Eight HandsBedřich Smetana

Watch “Fragment of a Sonata, Movement I, and Rondo of Youth for Two Pianos, Eight Hands by Bedřich Smetana” on YouTube.

Fragment of a Sonata in one movement (Sonátová věta) in E minor and Rondo for Youth (Rondo pro mládež) in C major for two pianos, eight hands.

Performed by Martha Argerich, Lilya Zilberstein, Daniel Gerzenberg, and Anton Gerzenberg.

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Opera “Brandenburgers of Bohemia” – Our time has comeBedřich Smetana

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

Opera “Brandenburgers of Bohemia” – Our time has comeBedřich Smetana

“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.

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Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overture / Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by István KertészBedrich Smetana

This is the Overture from The Bartered Bride, an opera by Bedřich Smetana—born in 1824, a Czech composer, conductor, and pianist.

Beloved by many for its cheerful story and happy ending, the opera is widely cherished.

The overture is very famous and is often performed on its own.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some of Bedřich Smetana’s famous and representative works.

Just by listening to his music, you can fully feel the atmosphere of the Czech Republic, and it’s uplifting, isn’t it? There are many other pieces that evoke the spirit of Czechia as well, so be sure to give them a listen.