Mid-Week Song

Nineteenth century Czech composer Bedřich Smetana was considered the father of Czech music, with his heartfelt and evocative compositions reflecting the natural beauty of the Czech homeland. His opera The Bartered Bride is perhaps the best known of his work internationally, but it's his classic "Má vlast" ("My Homeland") -- literally a multi-part poem in musical form to his nation -- that best captures the essence of his love for his country. Our dear friends P.E.C. and John were visiting Prague recently, and heard the lovely "Vltava" (The Moldau) from "My Homeland" played, so we're featuring it as our song.