BEDŘICH SMETANA

  (1824-1884)

  Czech composer, also conductor and pianist.
   Encouraged by Liszt.

   Took part in the unsuccessful Czech revolt against
   Austria 1848, and afterwards worked for some years
   in Sweden; but from 1861 settled again in Prague.

   Became totally deaf in 1874, but continued to compose,
   e.g. cycle of symphonic poems MY COUNTRY, two string
   quartets (No. 1 from MY LIFE), opera THE KISS  and others.

Previous works include operas THE BARTERED BRIDE, and DALIBORE, chorale works, many piano
pieces.

Cultivated, and is regarded as founding, a Czech national style influenced by folk-music.

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