Bedrich Smetana (1900)

By F. V. Krejei

Book Overview

Bedrich Smetana (1900) is a book written by F. V. Krejei that provides a comprehensive biography of the famous Czech composer Bedrich Smetana. The book covers Smetana's life from his childhood in Bohemia to his rise as one of the most prominent composers of his time. Krejei explores Smetana's musical influences, his struggles with hearing loss, and his personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. The book also delves into Smetana's most famous works, including his opera The Bartered Bride and his cycle of symphonic poems, Ma Vlast. Throughout the book, Krejei provides detailed analyses of Smetana's compositions, offering insights into the composer's creative process and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced his work. Overall, Bedrich Smetana (1900) is a fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of the most important figures in Czech musical history.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161021965
• ISBN13: 9781161021967
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"