Bedřich Smetana
1824–1884 (age 60)
Biography
Bedřich Smetana stands among the foremost composers of his nation, capturing the soul of the Czech people through symphonic poems and operatic masterpieces. His music wove together folk roots and romantic ambition, heralding a national voice that continues to resonate on concert stages around the world.
He rests at Vyšehrad cemetery, where admirers still visit to honor the enduring legacy of his melodious patriotism.