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Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884): A Comprehensive Exhibition on the Composer's Life and Musical Legacy

Discover unique insights into Smetana's creative process through his original documents and personal artifacts.

This in-depth exhibition offers a rare cross-section of Bedřich Smetana's remarkable life and enduring musical output. Visitors can explore a curated selection of his manuscripts, personal correspondence, and original paintings. The display also features dedicated 'scores' to his key works, allowing an immersive auditory experience with Smetana's compositions.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition offers a cross-section of the composer Bedřich Smetana's life and work. It uniquely presents samples of his manuscripts, correspondence, documents, original paintings, and personal items.

Curatorial context

This exhibition delves into the life and work of the renowned composer Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884). Adopting an unusual visual concept, the display features a curated selection of Smetana's manuscripts, correspondence, and other contemporary written and pictorial documents. Visitors can also expect to see original paintings and personal items belonging to the composer. Special 'scores' are dedicated to Smetana's key works, presenting documents related to their origins and destinies. These are placed on music stands and can be experienced through audio excerpts played via a special laser baton from a conductor’s podium, offering an immersive encounter with Smetana's musical legacy.

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This page primarily offers exhibition details and does not provide specific ticketing information. Visitors are directed to the National Museum's website for further details on long-term exhibitions.

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House at the Golden Ring
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Featuring the life and work of composer Bedřich Smetana.
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