{"product_id":"smetana-bedrich-piano-works-vol-5-cechova-jitka","title":"Smetana: Piano Works 5 (Bagatelles et Impromptus, Galopp, Polkas, Impromptus, Mazurka, Quadrilles) - Jitka Čechová","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/officialaboutthisrecordingsept2022_1b671117-a747-449a-9403-66663edc8519_480x480.png?v=1681155916\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth CD of the complete piano works of Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884) takes us back to the world of the composer's student years. (Smetana wrote all the featured - and surprisingly mature - pieces before he had reached the age of twenty.) He introduces himself as a passionate dancer; the polkas, so typical of Smetana, as well as gallopades, waltzes and quadrilles, bear witness to the hectic social and musical life he led during his studies in Prague and Plzeň, where he was a sought-after pianist and was able to intensively develop his talent. The first preserved composition is the Louisen Polka, followed by the Georginen Polka and Aus dem Studentenleben (From Student Life). The three Impromptus (1841-42) and Bagatelles et Impromptus (1844) are the first attempts to create compositions of a more serious nature and reflect Smetana's inspiration by his musical idols (Chopin, Liszt, Schumann). Even though young and a self-taught pianist, these early works reveal Smetana as a singular and inspired composer. The dance-like vigour and simple tenderness of these miniatures are rendered by the energetic pianist Jitka Čechová with an admirable naturalness and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e”Cechová certainly understands this repertoire and she pays due respect to Smetana's youthful efforts. Throughout this volatile repertoire, her virtuosity is impressive and she clearly commands a Romantic tone…The recorded sound is on the hard side, but this is certainly a very collectable issue.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBBC Music Magazine, December 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e”It is always melodious and as music to unwind to it has much to recommend it, not least Supraphon's good, solid audio and Čechová's attrac­tively romantic pianism.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusicWeb International, 28th August 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/officialTRACKLISTINGWITHWORLD_b79a4887-e333-4cca-a4b2-e2b81d298cf5_480x480.png?v=1681155905\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003eBagatelles and Impromptus (Bagatelles et Impromptus)\u003cbr\u003e1. Innocence (L'innocence) 02:00\u003cbr\u003e2. Dejection (L'abattement) 00:58\u003cbr\u003e3. Idyll (Idylle) 01:06\u003cbr\u003e4. Longing (Le désir) 02:29\u003cbr\u003e5. Joy (La joie) 00:44\u003cbr\u003e6. Fairy Tale (Le conte) 02:36\u003cbr\u003e7. Love (L'amour) 02:28\u003cbr\u003e8. Quarrel (La discorde) 01:41\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e9. Gallopp in D major for Piano 01:00\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e10. Galopp di bravoura for Piano 02:41\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e11. Louisa's Polka (Louisen Polka) 04:10\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e12. Georginen Polka in D major (Dahlia-Polka) 04:37\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e13. Memory of Plzeň (Erinnerung an Pilsen) 03:11\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e14. From a Student's Life (Aus dem Studentenleben) 02:33\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e15. Impromptu in E flat minor 06:56\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e16. Impromptu in B minor 04:58\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e17. Impromptu in A flat major 03:41\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e18. Mazurka Capriccio in C sharp minor for Piano 03:30\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e19. Duo without Words (Duo sans mots) 05:38\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e20. Waltzes (Walzer) 08:05\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e21. Quadrille in F major 07:29\u003cbr\u003eBedřich Smetana\u003cbr\u003e22. Quadrille in B flat major 06:22\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SUPRAPHON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44182127870202,"sku":"099925384524","price":4.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/products\/113.jpg?v=1682101106","url":"https:\/\/classicselectworld.com\/en-de\/products\/smetana-bedrich-piano-works-vol-5-cechova-jitka","provider":"ClassicSelect World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}