Bedřich Smetana "Triumphal Festive Symphony"

Bedřich Smetana

Bedřich Smetana, circa 1878

( 2 March 1824 – 12 May 1884)

Czech composer who pioneered the development of a musical style which became closely identified with his country's aspirations to independent statehood. He is thus widely regarded in his homeland as the father of Czech music. Internationally he is best known for his opera The Bartered Bride and for the symphonic cycle Má vlast ("My Homeland"), which portrays the history, legends and landsca

pe of the composer's native land.

"Triumphal Festive Symphony"[1853/29세]

1.- Allegro vivace. 08:51
2.- Largo maestoso. 08:09
3.- Scherzo. Allegro vivo. 09:46
4.- Finale. Allegro non troppo ma energico. 10:22

I.Allegro vivace:11:00
II.Largo maestoso:13:05
III.Scherzo:Allegro vivo:9:45
IV.Finale:Allegro non troppo ma energico:12:38

ORF Symphony Orchestra/L.Zagrosek