A composer about a composer. Bedřich Smetana in Vladimír Franz’s Seventh Heaven

Litomyšl, March 2, 1824. An event happened in the family of brewer František Smetana, a son was born. Finally a son, after ten daughters! Malý Bedříšek is the center of attention. He is pampered – his father is a wealthy, respected townsman. The brewery is flourishing, so before long Smetana’s father can buy a house … Read more