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One of the greatest Czech composers, Bedřich Smetana, known as “the father of Czech music,” died on this day, 140 years ago.
Bedřich Smetana (March 2, 1824– May 12, 1884) is one of the most influential figures in Czech music history, celebrated for his patriotic compositions and significant contributions to the development of Czech musical identity.
Born in the East Bohemian town of Litomyšl, Smetana showed a great talent for music from an early age, receiving his first music lessons from his father before later moving to Prague to study.
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