Bedřich Smetana: The Man Who Created Czech Classical Music
Before Antonín Dvořák became world-famous, Bedřich Smetana laid the foundations of Czech classical music. He composed operas, symphonic poems, and anthems of national pride — all while battling a devastating illness.
By the end of his life, Smetana was completely deaf. And yet, in silence, he wrote some of his most powerful works — including parts of Má vlast, a musical celebration of Czech identity.
In this episode, we explore the life, triumphs, and tragedy of the man who gave his country a voice — even when he could no longer hear it.
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