Ma Vlast

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These six 'aural paintings' by Smetana - Ma vlast ('My Homeland') - is a musical declaration of Czech nationalism. In the 1880s and '90s small European countries were raising their 'voice'. Here's Bohemia's. Composer: Bedřich Smetana Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek Recording date: 20 July 2011 Date of broadcast: 20 July 2011