Bedřich Smetana
Czech composer of classical music
Born
March 2nd, 1824
201 years ago
Died
May 12th, 1884
141 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Czech Republic
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Born in 1824, a Czech composer and pianist became a key figure in the development of Czech national music. His composition, 'The Bartered Bride,' gained international recognition for its incorporation of Czech folk themes. Smetana's work 'Má vlast' contains symphonic poems that celebrate the landscapes and history of Bohemia. Amidst his successful career, he also faced personal challenges, including hearing loss, which impacted his later compositions. His legacy endures through the influence on subsequent generations of composers in the classical genre.
Composed 'The Bartered Bride'
Created the symphonic cycle 'Má vlast'
Pioneered Czech national music
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