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A beautiful introduction to Smetana's tone poem The Moldau which is a tribute to his native Bohemia and a description of the course of the river from its source to its confluence with the river Elbe. The book is beautifully illustrated and includes information on the piece as well as an easy piano arrangement. Text in German. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Czech Music, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2006. The length of the article is 466 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bedrich Smetana.(Sound recording review)
Author: Veroslav Nemec
Publication: Czech Music (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 3Page: 43(1)

Article Type: Sound recording review

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This sheet music was newly engraved from early and authoritative editions. ... Read more

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Complete flute and piccolo parts to 64 orchestral masterworks on CD-ROM! These unprecedented collections give musicians the opportunity to build a personal library of orchestra repertoire at an incredibly low price. The CD-ROM contains the same published parts musicians have been using for many years. If these parts were purchased separately, this collection would easily cost $500 or more! Works are viewable and printable on PC or Macintosh. No access codes or special software is required. The CD uses Abode Acrobat Reader technology, which is included on the CD. This volume includes works by Dvorak (9 symphonies, 3 concertos, 5 overstures, Symphonic Variations, Tone Poems, Romance in F Minor, Serenade for Strings, and more) * Rimsky-Korsakov (Scheherazade, Christmas Eve Suite, Sadko, Tsar's Bride Overture, Capriccio Espagnole, Russian Easter Overture, Procession of the Nobles Le Coq c'Or Suite, 2 symphonies and more) * Borodin (Symphony No. 2, On the Steppes of Central Asia, Polovtsian Dances) * Scriabin (5 symphonies, Piano Concert in F# Minor) * Smetana (Ma Vlast, Bartered Bride Overture and Dances, Hakon Jarl, Richard III, Wallenstein's Camp). ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Titled so approriately!
My first love exerience with classical music was in a second year English composition class.The professor played some classical piece and we were to compose what thoughts came to our mind.I couldn't believe I was even close: I heard a river!

Smetana became dear to me and has grown, listening to his beloved Mouldau performed throughout the world, and growing interest in his other works.

This book of his life frought with problems from the outset reads as a novel, a true delight to read.Not knowing how accurate historically it is, nonetheless, it makes for great and most enjoyable reading.

Smetana certainly was passionate about music, his country, friends and family.He suffered for them all.His final days were saddened, but his music thrills the world even today, even in distant college English classrooms. ... Read more

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English Only. Translated by Farguhart. ... Read more