The Bartered Bride - Bedrich Smetana
Information about the opera The Bartered Bride by Bedrich Smetana, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Smetana's most successful opera.
Recommended recordings on CD
Kosler/Benacková/Dvorsky (Supraphon 10 3511-2)
A delightful performance with superb sound.
Prague Philharmonic Chorus, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Zdenek Kosler, 1980-81.
Cast: Gabriela Benacková (Marenka), Peter Dvorsky (Jenik), Miroslav Kopp (Vasek), Richard Novák (Kecal).
Supraphon 10 3511-2