730099060974

Bedrich Smetana: The Two Widows

Adriana Kucerova; Katerina Knezikova; Pavol Breslik; Adam Plachetka; Jana Sibera; Petr Nekoranec; P

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: 8660609-10

PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.

Release Date:  13 February 2026

Label:  Naxos - Nxp / Naxos Classics

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  730099060974

Genres:  Classical  Opera  

Composer/Series:  Bedrich Smetana

  • Description

    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 Karolina and Anezka are tested by the attentions of gentleman-farmer 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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