Bedrich Collection
Franz Friedrich (ne Melnik Bohmen), a friend and fellow musician, inspired Czech composer, pianist, and conductor Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884) in the 1840s
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Franz Friedrich (ne Melnik Bohmen), a friend and fellow musician, inspired Czech composer, pianist, and conductor Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884) in the 1840s. Smetana's music, including the iconic "Má vlast" cycle, left an indelible mark on classical music. Elisabeth Rethberg (1894-1976), a renowned German soprano opera singer, graced stages with Smetana's compositions. Geskel Saloman (1821-1902), a contemporary, conducted some of Smetana's works. This captivating drawing, created by Samuel Nisenson in the 1930s, immortalizes the legacy Smetana, a musical pioneer whose influence continues to resonate.