BedΕich Smetana
Czech composer
ποΈMarch 2, 1824 - May 12, 1884
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πBiography
BedΕich Smetana was a Czech composer who pioneered the development of a musical style that became closely identified with his country's aspirations to independent statehood.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Composed the symphonic cycle MΓ‘ vlast
- β¦Composed the opera The Bartered Bride
- β¦Known as the father of Czech music
π¬Famous Quotes
"My music is deeply rooted in my homeland and its people.
"Art must serve the awakening of the nation.
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