Smetana, Bedřich 1824-1884
Overview
| Works: | 9,245 works in 18,756 publications in 18 languages and 85,034 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Excerpts Symphonic poems Chamber music Live sound recordings Operas Scores Symphonies Parts (Music) Records and correspondence Songs and music |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Dedicatee, Other, Honoree, Contributor, Creator, Bibliographic antecedent, Musician, Conductor, Editor, Compiler, Adapter, Recipient, Correspondent, Translator, Performer |
| Classifications: | M1002, 784.21843 |
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Most widely held works about
Bedřich Smetana
- The lives and times of the great composers by Michael Steen( Book )
- Smetana by Brian Large( Book )
- Smetana by John Clapham( Book )
- The Great composers, their lives and times( Book )
- Bedřich Smetana : letters and reminiscences by Bedřich Smetana( Book )
- Bedřich Smetana : myth, music, and propaganda by Kelly St. Pierre( Book )
- Smetana and Dvořák by Rik Suermondt( Book )
- The life of Smetana: the pain and the glory by Liam Nolan( Book )
- Smetana on 3000 records by John Reginald Bennett( Book )
- Bedřich Smetana by Zdeněk Nejedlý( Book )
- Smetana by William Ritter( Book )
- Bedřich Smetana by Bohumil Karásek( Book )
- Smetana in Göteborg 1856-1862 by Clara Thörnqvist( Book )
- Bedřich Smetana in Selbstzeugnissen und Bilddokumenten by Kurt Honolka( Book )
- Smetana by Ernst Rychnovsky( Book )
- Smetana : l'éveilleur by Guy Erismann( Book )
- Smetana by Julien Tiersot( Book )
- Smetana in Briefen und Erinnerungen by Bedřich Smetana( Book )
- Vier dutzend rothe Strümpfe-- : zur Rezeptionsgeschichte der Verkauften Braut von Bedřich Smetana in Wien am Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts by Vlasta Reittererová( Book )
- Frederick Smetana by Zdeněk Nejedlý( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Bedřich Smetana
Má vlast by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
502 editions published between 1947 and 2018 in 12 languages and held by 7,983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Smetana's cycle "My Country" is a pinnacle of symphonic literature. There is nothing quite like it: six musical poems which, while independent of each other, form an organic whole. As a composer, Smetana was in the vanguard. This visionary work is unmistakably personal, connected to the Czech nation's tragic history and to the Bohemian-Moravian landscape; it is not only about memory, it also gives hope for the future, brilliantly describing landscapes of the human soul. As such it goes beyond time, to create something of a lasting significance. This is music of nostalgia, which sets thoughts and emotions free. After hearing "My Country," one emerges stronger. Every one of these six pieces has a tremendous energy, and enables one to live with melancholy and sorrow: the work transforms the listener and enriches his soul
502 editions published between 1947 and 2018 in 12 languages and held by 7,983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Smetana's cycle "My Country" is a pinnacle of symphonic literature. There is nothing quite like it: six musical poems which, while independent of each other, form an organic whole. As a composer, Smetana was in the vanguard. This visionary work is unmistakably personal, connected to the Czech nation's tragic history and to the Bohemian-Moravian landscape; it is not only about memory, it also gives hope for the future, brilliantly describing landscapes of the human soul. As such it goes beyond time, to create something of a lasting significance. This is music of nostalgia, which sets thoughts and emotions free. After hearing "My Country," one emerges stronger. Every one of these six pieces has a tremendous energy, and enables one to live with melancholy and sorrow: the work transforms the listener and enriches his soul
The moldau by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
299 editions published between 1928 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19. Jahrhundert; Hörbeispiel; Orchester; Sinfonie; Werkanalyse
299 editions published between 1928 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19. Jahrhundert; Hörbeispiel; Orchester; Sinfonie; Werkanalyse
The bartered bride by
Bedřich Smetana(
Recording
)
157 editions published between 1947 and 2012 in 9 languages and held by 1,741 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Smetana's opera about the bartered bride who finally married the young Bohemian she loved
157 editions published between 1947 and 2012 in 9 languages and held by 1,741 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Smetana's opera about the bartered bride who finally married the young Bohemian she loved
String quartets no. 1 (From my life) and no. 2 by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
197 editions published between 1883 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This Quartet, written in 1876, has an autobiographical significance as explained by the composer in his letter dated April 12, 1878. The first movement depicts Smetana's love of Art in his youth, his search for the imaginary, and the premonition of his approaching illness. The second movement, "Quasi-Polka", refers to the carefree days of his youth and his passionate love for dancing at the period when he composed many dances. The third movement, "Largo Sostenuto", portrays his idyllic love for a young girl who later became his spouse. The fourth movement pictures the composer rejoicing over the recognition attained by Bohemian National Music and its achieved success. A sudden sustained high E indicates the noise in the composer's ears prior to his deafness. Then follows a painful recollection of his youthful days, a ray of hope against hope which gives way to resignation before the inevitable destiny. - p. 2 of Violin I part
197 editions published between 1883 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This Quartet, written in 1876, has an autobiographical significance as explained by the composer in his letter dated April 12, 1878. The first movement depicts Smetana's love of Art in his youth, his search for the imaginary, and the premonition of his approaching illness. The second movement, "Quasi-Polka", refers to the carefree days of his youth and his passionate love for dancing at the period when he composed many dances. The third movement, "Largo Sostenuto", portrays his idyllic love for a young girl who later became his spouse. The fourth movement pictures the composer rejoicing over the recognition attained by Bohemian National Music and its achieved success. A sudden sustained high E indicates the noise in the composer's ears prior to his deafness. Then follows a painful recollection of his youthful days, a ray of hope against hope which gives way to resignation before the inevitable destiny. - p. 2 of Violin I part
Die verkaufte Braut : [komische Oper in drei Akten] by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
110 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die verkaufte Braut: Komische Oper in drei Akten. Libretto: Karel Sabina
110 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 1,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die verkaufte Braut: Komische Oper in drei Akten. Libretto: Karel Sabina
String quartets by
Joseph Haydn(
)
11 editions published between 1991 and 2018 and held by 1,173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pavel Haas Quartet has now put all their energy to the service of the music of Bedrich Smetana. Though very modest in scale, each of his chamber works can be said without exaggeration to be a foundation stone of Czech chamber music
11 editions published between 1991 and 2018 and held by 1,173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pavel Haas Quartet has now put all their energy to the service of the music of Bedrich Smetana. Though very modest in scale, each of his chamber works can be said without exaggeration to be a foundation stone of Czech chamber music
My country : a cycle of symphonic poems by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
27 editions published between 1954 and 1997 in 5 languages and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1954 and 1997 in 5 languages and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trio, G minor, for pianoforte, violin and violoncello by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
199 editions published between 1880 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
199 editions published between 1880 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The bartered bride : a comic opera in three acts by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
40 editions published between 1924 and 1984 in 5 languages and held by 961 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
40 editions published between 1924 and 1984 in 5 languages and held by 961 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Piano works by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
32 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dalibor by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
76 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Smetana's tragic opera 'Dalibor' from 1868 is now acknowledged as a masterpiece, containing some of his greatest music. It tells a tale of knightly ideals, chivalry, love and loyalty, with striking echoes of Fidelio. The story transports us to 15th-century Prague, where Dalibor is imprisoned having avenged the death of his musician friend Zdenk. The sister of his victim, Milada, is touched by his plight and disguises herself as a boy violinist in order to enter the gaol
76 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Smetana's tragic opera 'Dalibor' from 1868 is now acknowledged as a masterpiece, containing some of his greatest music. It tells a tale of knightly ideals, chivalry, love and loyalty, with striking echoes of Fidelio. The story transports us to 15th-century Prague, where Dalibor is imprisoned having avenged the death of his musician friend Zdenk. The sister of his victim, Milada, is touched by his plight and disguises herself as a boy violinist in order to enter the gaol
Dalibor : opera in 3 acts by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
49 editions published between 1950 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An exciting performance of Smetana's historic-tragic operatic masterpiece, Dalibor, a romantic tale of chivalry and patriotism. Gustav Mahler first conducted Dalibor in Vienna and this probably represents his performing version. Never before available at budget price, this opera stars the legendary soprano Leonie Rysanek along with her younger sister, Lotte, also a fine singer, and the heroic tenor Ludovic Spiess who will surprise those who haven't heard of him!
49 editions published between 1950 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An exciting performance of Smetana's historic-tragic operatic masterpiece, Dalibor, a romantic tale of chivalry and patriotism. Gustav Mahler first conducted Dalibor in Vienna and this probably represents his performing version. Never before available at budget price, this opera stars the legendary soprano Leonie Rysanek along with her younger sister, Lotte, also a fine singer, and the heroic tenor Ludovic Spiess who will surprise those who haven't heard of him!
Werke für Klavier by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
20 editions published between 1980 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1980 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Piano trios by
Johannes Brahms(
)
31 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trios. Piano. Opus 15. Sol mineur. Smetana, Bedrich
31 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trios. Piano. Opus 15. Sol mineur. Smetana, Bedrich
Piano trio in G minor, op. 15 by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
35 editions published between 1968 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 569 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
35 editions published between 1968 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 569 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
My country = (Má vlast) : symphonic poem cycle : no. 2, Moldau = Vltava by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
36 editions published between 1900 and 1972 in 6 languages and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1900 and 1972 in 6 languages and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prodaná nevěsta = The bartered bride by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
24 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Moldau ; Vyšehrad by
Bedřich Smetana(
Recording
)
20 editions published between 1961 and 1995 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1961 and 1995 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orchestral works by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
6 editions published in 2007 and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 2007 and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Festive symphony by
Bedřich Smetana(
)
27 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Festive Symphony Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Karel Sejna, conductor
27 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Festive Symphony Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Karel Sejna, conductor
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Related Identities
- Sabina, Karel 1813-1877 Other Translator Performer Librettist Lyricist Honoree Author Editor Creator Composer
- Česká filharmonie Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Wiener Philharmoniker Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Kubelík, Rafael 1914-1996 Other Singer Performer Director Conductor Author
- Národní divadlo v Praze Performer Instrumentalist
- Levine, James 1943- Conductor Performer
- Wenzig, Josef 1807-1876 Other Librettist Author Editor Creator Composer
- Dvořák, Antonín 1841-1904 Other Musician Bibliographic antecedent Conductor Author Contributor Creator Compiler Composer
- Košler, Zdeněk Other Conductor Performer
- Kalbeck, Max 1850-1921 Other Lyricist Translator Adapter Author Editor Creator Librettist
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Bach, Johann Sebastian, Bartók, Béla, Beethoven, Ludwig van, Bellini, Vincenzo, Berlioz, Hector, Bizet, Georges, Brahms, Johannes, Britten, Benjamin, Composers Czech Republic Debussy, Claude, Dvořák, Antonín, Elgar, Edward, Fauré, Gabriel, Franck, César, Glinka, M. I.--(Mikhail Ivanovich), Grieg, Edvard, Handel, George Frideric, Haydn, Joseph, Janáček, Leoš, Liszt, Franz, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, Meyerbeer, Giacomo, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Offenbach, Jacques, Operas Operas--Excerpts Orchestral music Piano music Piano trios Prokofiev, Sergey, Puccini, Giacomo, Rachmaninoff, Sergei, Rossini, Gioacchino, Saint-Saëns, Camille, Schubert, Franz, Schumann, Robert, Scriabin, Aleksandr Nikolayevich, Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, Sibelius, Jean, Smetana, Bedřich, Strauss, Johann, Strauss, Richard, Stravinsky, Igor, String quartets Symphonic poems Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, Vaughan Williams, Ralph, Verdi, Giuseppe, Wagner, Richard,
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Alternative Names
B. Smetana
Bedřich Smetana
Bedřich Smetana český hudební skladatel
Bedřich Smetana český hudobný skladateľ
Bedřich Smetana componist uit Keizerrijk Oostenrijk (1824-1884)
Bedřich Smetana compositeur tchècque
Bedřich Smetana compositor checo
Bedřich Smetana compositore ceco
Bedřich Smetana compozitor ceh
Bedřich Smetana Czech composer
Bedrich Smetana kompozitor çek
Bedřich Smetana kompozytor czeski
Bedřich Smetana músic i compositor txec
Bedřich Smetana tschechischer Komponist
Bedřich Smetana Tšehhi helilooja
Bedřich Smetana tsjekkisk komponist og musikklærer
Bedřich Smetana var en tjeckisk kompositör, pianist och dirigent
Bedrich Smetana - Zdenek Macal - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Bedrick Smetana
Bedrix Smetana
Bedržėchos Smetana
Bedržichas Smetana
Bedržihs Smetana
F. Smetana
Fridericus Smetana
Friedrich Smetana
Smétana
Smetana, .. 1824-1884
Smetana B.
Smetana, B. 1824-1884
Smetana, B. skladatelj
Smetana, Bed 345;ich
Smetana, Bedric
Smetana Bedrich
Smetana, Bedrich 1824-1884
Smetana Bedrich Friedrich
Smetana, Bedržich
Smetana, Bedržich 1824-1884
Smetana Bedržichas
Smetana, Bedržih
Smetana Bedržihs
Smetana, Bedržihs 1824-1884
Smetana F.
Smetana Fr.
Smetana, Fr 1824-1884
Smetana Frederic
Smetana Frédéric 1824-1884
Smetana, Frederick
Smetana Frederick 1824-1884
Smetana, Friedr 1824-1884
Smetana Friedrich
Smetana Friedrich 1824-1884
Smetana Fryderyk
Smītānā, Fridrīk
Smītānā, Fridrīk 1824-1884
Μπέντριχ Σμέτανα
Беджих Сметана
Бедржих Сметана
Бедржих Сметана чеський композитор, піаніст і диригент
Бедржих Сметана чешский композитор, пианист и дирижёр
Бедржых Сметана
Сметана Б.
Сметана, Б. (Бедржих), 1824-1884
Сметана Бедржих
Сметана, Бедржих чешский композитор, пианист и дирижёр
Բեդրժիխ Սմետանա
בדז'יך סמטנה
בדז'יך סמטנה מלחין צ'כי
מקרס, צ'רלס
סמטנה, בדריך 1824-1884
סמטנה, פרידריך 1824-1884
بدرجيخ سميتنا
بدرجيخ سميتنا ملحن تشيكي
بدریش اسمتانا
بيدريخ سميتانا
बेद्रिच स्मेताना
বেদ্রিখ স্মেতানা চেক সঙ্গীত রচয়িতা
பெட்ரிக் சிமேத்தானா
ბედრჟიხ სმეტანა
베드르지흐 스메타나
스메타나, 베드르지흐 1824-1884
스메타나, 베드르지히 1824-1884
스메타나, 베드리히 1824-1884
スメタナ
スメタナ, B.
ベドルジハ・スメタナ
斯美塔那, 贝徳日赫
比德歷·斯美塔那
贝多伊齐·斯美塔那
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