Pre-Order: Adriana Kucerova - Smetana: The Two Widows [CD]
Pre-Order: Adriana Kucerova - Smetana: The Two Widows [CD]
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Considered a lesser-known gem of the operatic repertoire, Smetana's Dve vdovy ('The Two Widows') is set in a Bohemian country estate in which the contrasting personalities of recently widowed cousins Karolina and Anezka are tested by the attentions of gentleman-farmer Ladislav. Smetana's expert theatrical craftsmanship seamlessly blends Czech dances and choruses with beautiful cavatina-like solos. With the humane warmth of it's chamber-like comedy and deftly transparent orchestration, Smetana created a style of conversational opera in The Two Widows that was much admired by Richard Strauss.
UPC: 730099060974
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 2.13.26
Format: CD
