Smetana

But although Smetana's music is Bohemian to the core, he brings about his effects like a true artist.

Nevertheless, no one can doubt that one characteristic of the countrymen of Smetana and Dvok is their noble gift for music.

Smetana was a brilliant composer, but his value lies in his awakening of the Bohemians to musical creation.

Smetana came first into the field; it was his work to gather the stones and to lay the foundation.