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Prophet and mother to the Czechs: Smetana’s Libuše

Bachtrack, 13th June

A festive opera of pomp and pageantry, Smetana’s Libuše forms a central place in the Czech musical and national imagination. Soprano Mária Porubčinová talks about taking on the unique leading role.

An intravenous dose of Czech patriotism: Libuše in Litomyšl

David Karlin, 16th June

Jakub Hrůsa, the Czech Philharmonic and a superb cast of singers give the full treatment to Smetana’s celebratory paean to the Czech nation.

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LibušeConcert performance