SMETANA B. PIANO WORKS Vol.2 (REVES, STAMMBUCHBLATTER, ANDANTE, POLKAS, HOCHZEITSZENEN...

1. Bedřich Smetana - Dreams (Reves. Six morceaux caracteristiques) 00:28:40

1. Vanished Happiness (Le bonheur eteint) 00:04:22

2. Consolation (La consolation) 00:04:30

3. In Bohemia (En Boheme) 00:04:55

4. In the saloon (Au salon) 00:04:00

5. In front of the Castle (Pres du chateau) 00:05:33

6. Harvest Festival (La fete des paysans bohemiens) 00:05:01

2. Bedřich Smetana - Album Leaves 00:12:57

1. 00:01:29

2. 00:00:55

3. 00:01:46

4. 00:00:52

5. 00:00:50

6. 00:03:16

7. 00:01:11

3. Bedřich Smetana - Andante in E flat major 00:02:16

4. Bedřich Smetana - Polka in E major 00:02:50

5. Bedřich Smetana - Polka G minor for Piano 00:05:16

6. Bedřich Smetana - Polka in A major for Piano 00:05:19

7. Bedřich Smetana - Polka in F minor for Piano 00:02:16

8. Bedřich Smetana - Wedding Scene 00:11:42

1. Wedding Parade. (Tempo di marcia) 00:03:13

2. Intended and Bride (Duo. Allegretto ma non troppo) 00:02:57

3. Wedding Rejoicings - Dance (Allegro vivo) 00:05:27

Jitka Čechová piano

- Supraphon continues to issue the piano works of Czech master Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884) with this second compact disc.

- Outstanding Czech pianist Jitka Čechová presents the rich palette of Smetana's piano-works in this 8 CD series which will be produced through 2008.

- Jitka Čechová, an artist from the young generation of Czech musicians, has devoted-herself to the works of Smetana for a long time. Her recordings represent the new generation's approach to one of the foundational personalities of Czech national music.

- The first volume issued met with extraordinary success both at home and abroad. Jitka Čechová's interpretation is valued not only for her extraordinary knowledge but also for her ability to discover further nuances of content in Smetana's music.

(Supraphon 2006)