Bedrich Smetana
Libuse
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Bedrich Smetana
Libuse
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Bedrich Smetana
- Editor Jo Conjaerts
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher HAFABRA Louis Martinus
- Order no. HAFA012
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Description:
Libuse was composed by Bedrich Smetana in 1872. It is an operatic overture which has its origins in Czech mythology. Libuse was the very beautiful daughter of a prince and she possessed supernatural powers. She successfully settled a quarrel between two brothers over an inheritance. Their reconciliation gave Libuse the opportunity to marry her beloved Piemysl and nominate him as a prince. Libuse and Piemysl forgave the brothers during an assembly with a kiss of peace. Libuse could now proclaim a glorious future to the Czech people.