Czech composer Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884), episode 2.
1. Three Polkas, opus 7 (1855).
Andras Schiff, piano.
2. Three pieces for female choir and piano (1879).
Prague Chamber choir conducted by Josef Pancik.
3. ‘Nysehrad’ from: My fatherland (1872).
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vaclav Talich.
4. Two instrumental movements from: The sold bride (1863/66).
Residence orchestra conducted by Willem van Otterloo.
5. Duo in A, for violin and piano (1880).
James Ehnes, violin. Eduard Laurel, piano.