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Data
di distribuzione: 2/16/2026
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Smetana Bedrich 1824 1884
The Two Widows
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Lirica
2 CD
NAX 660609-10
Medio prezzo
Barcode: 0730099060974
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Prague National Theatre Chorus; Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra; Robert Jindra
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| Considered a lesser-known gem of the operatic repertoire, Smetana’s Dve vdovy (‘The Two Widows’) is set in a Bohemian country estate in which the contrasting personalities of recently widowed cousins Karolína and Anežka are tested by the attentions of gentlemanfarmer Ladislav. Smetana’s expert theatrical craftsmanship seamlessly blends Czech dances and choruses with beautiful cavatina-like solos. With the humane warmth of its chamber-like comedy and deftly transparent orchestration, Smetana created a style of conversational opera in The Two Widows that was much
admired by Richard Strauss. |
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