Bedřich Smetana (2.3.1824 - 12.5.1884)
| Type: | musical composer |
| Description: | Smetana was born on 2.3.1824 in Litomyšl. He began to perform at the age of six and amazed listeners with his piano skills; he also began to compose music. He acquired a secondary education in Jihlava, Německý Brod, Prague, and Plzeň. In Prague he served as a teacher for the family of Count Thun. In 1848 Smetana opened his own music school in Prague. He participated in the revolution as a member of the National Guard; in 1865 he decided to leave to Gothenburg for existential reasons and worked as a teacher, conductor, and piano virtuoso. He had a difficult time upon his return to his homeland; he headed the Hlahol Choir, organized and conducted concerts of the Arts Forum, became a reporter for the National Press, performed as a pianist and began to teach again. In 1866, following the success of his operas Brandenburgers in Bohemia and the Bartered Bride, he became the conductor of the Interim Theatre. In 1874 he suffered a serious neurological disorder which caused him to go deaf; he subsequently moved to Jabkenice to be with his daughter. After a short stay in an insane asylum he died in Prague on 12.5.1884 at the age of 60. Smetana is buried in the Vyšehrad Cemetery. |
| More information available at Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed%C5%99ich_Smetana |
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