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This CD opens a new collection of the complete piano works of Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884).
Outstanding Czech pianist Jitka Čechová will present the rich palette of Smetana's piano works in a series of 7 CD's to be released from 2005 to 2008. - Jitka Čechová, part of the new generation of Czech musicians, has devoted herself extensively to the interpretation of Smetana. - Her recordings present a fresh look at the works of a foundational personality of Czech national music. The piano works of Bedřich Smetana speak to 21st century audiences


Bedřich Smetana
1.	Macbeth. Sketch to a scene Macbeth and the Witches by William Shakespeare	09:13

Bedřich Smetana
2.	Curious. Transcription of the Song by Franz Schubert	04:16

Bedřich Smetana
3.	Ballvision (A Ball Scene in Polka Form)	04:06

Bedřich Smetana
4.	Bettina's Polka in C major (1. version)	03:25

Bedřich Smetana
5.	Concerto Etude in C major	05:28

Bedřich Smetana Memories of Bohemia in Polka Form, Op. 12
6.	Polka in A minor	02:39
7.	Polka in E minor	06:02

Bedřich Smetana Memories of Bohemia in Polka Form, Op. 13
8.	Polka in E minor	02:09
9.	Polka in E flat major	05:40

Bedřich Smetana
10.	On the Seashore. Concert Etude in G sharp minor, Op. 17	05:11

Bedřich Smetana
11.	Concert Fantasy on Czech folk Songs	08:56

Bettina's Polka in C major (1. version)

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Jitka Čechová

Smetana: Piano Works 1 (Macbeth and the Witches, Souvenirs, Fantasie concertante etc.)

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