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| Composer | Smetana, Bedřich (1824-1884) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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PragueThe Bartered Bride (Prodaná nevěsta)
Smetana: The Bartered Bride (Prodaná nevěsta)
Jaroslav Kyzlink; Alice Nellis; Prague National Theatre Opera; David Švec; Matěj Cibulka; Kateřina Štefková
HamburgTschechische Philharmonie
Smetana, Rachmaninov
Czech Philharmonic; Semyon Bychkov; Seong-Jin Cho
PragueThe Bartered Bride (Prodaná nevěsta)
Smetana: The Bartered Bride (Prodaná nevěsta)
Jaroslav Kyzlink; Alice Nellis; Prague National Theatre Opera; David Švec; Matěj Cibulka; Kateřina Štefková
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Musically excellent Bartered Bride in Prague marred by meta production
Smetana in Prague is never likely to be less than a delight, and the National Theatre assembles a fine cast for a revival of Alice Nellis' production of his greatest opera.
Irish National Opera’s Bartered Bride shines
A tiny stage and five musicians prove no obstacle to Irish National Opera’s lively, witty Bartered Bride, where sharp casting and clever direction turn modest means into genuine delight.
Send in the Clowns: Garsington's Bartered Bride returns
Paul Curran’s 2019 production is revived with some flair by Rosie Purdie, with a fine cast led by Pumeza Matshikiza.
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MadridThe Bartered BrideNew production
Smetana: The Bartered Bride (Prodaná nevěsta)
Gustavo Gimeno; Laurent Pelly; Teatro Real; Caroline Ginet; Orquesta Titular del Teatro Real; Coro Titular del Teatro Real
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Bohemian groves: a walk through Smetana’s homeland
The father of Czech music, Bedřich Smetana’s music is indelibly tied to the landscapes Bohemia. We take a journey through locations and memorials to this essential figure of Czech culture.
Bachtrack top ten: Bedřich Smetana
The father of Czech music, Bedřich Smetana was born 200 years ago. We celebrate his bicentenary by exploring his works, from the popular Má vlast to less-heard piano music.
The forefather of Czech opera: Ostrava’s complete Smetana cycle
Bedřich Smetana was the fountainhead of the national school of Czech composition – and this year all eight of his operas will be ambitiously presented by the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre.