2024World Art Greats - Set

200th anniversary of the birth of Bedřich Smetana
Bedřich Smetana (Litomysl, March 2, 1824 – Prague, May 12, 1884), Czech composer and conductor, creator of the Czech national opera and master of the symphonic poem. His compositional work significantly shaped Czech national music. He was a pioneer in the integration of elements of folklore into classical music, and his authorial work represents a link between romanticism and modernism. Smetana’s music is emotional and dynamic, often using rich harmonies and coloristic effects.