SMETANA B. PIANO WORKS Vol.1 (MACBETH AND THE WITCHES, DER NEUGIERIGE, BALL-VISION POLKA..

1. Bedřich Smetana - Macbeth. Sketch to a scene Macbeth and the Witches by William Shakespeare 09:13

2. Bedřich Smetana - Curious. Transcription of the Song by Franz Schubert 04:16

3. Bedřich Smetana - Ballvision (A Ball Scene in Polka Form) 04:06

4. Bedřich Smetana - Bettina's Polka in C major (1. version) 03:25

5. Bedřich Smetana - Concerto Etude in C major 05:28

Bedřich Smetana - Memories of Bohemia in Polka Form, Op. 12

6. Polka in A minor 02:39

7. Polka in E minor 06:02

Bedřich Smetana - Memories of Bohemia in Polka Form, Op. 13

8. Polka in E minor 02:09

9. Polka in E flat major 05:40

10. Bedřich Smetana - On the Seashore. Concert Etude in G sharp minor, Op. 17 05:11

11. Bedřich Smetana - Concert Fantasy on Czech folk Songs 08:56

Jitka Čechová piano

This CD opens a new collection of the complete piano works of Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884). Outstanding Czech pianist Jitka Čechová will present the rich palette of Smetana's piano works in a series of 8 CD's to be released from 2005 to 2008. - Jitka Čechová, part of the new generation of Czech musicians, has devoted herself extensively to the interpretation of Smetana. - Her recordings present a fresh look at the works of a foundational personality of Czech national music. The piano works of Bedřich Smetana speak to 21st century audiences.

(Supraphon 2005)