What nationality is Smetana?

CzechBedřich Smetana / Nationality

Bedřich Smetana, (born March 2, 1824, Leitomischl, Bohemia, Austrian Empire [now Litomyšl, Czech Republic]—died May 12, 1884, Prague), Bohemian composer of operas and symphonic poems, founder of the Czech national school of music. He was the first truly important Bohemian nationalist composer.

Where was Bedrich Smetana born?

Litomysl, CzechiaBedřich Smetana / Place of birthLitomyšl is a town in Svitavy District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 10,000 inhabitants. It is former bishopric and Latin Catholic titular see. Litomyšl is known for the château-type castle complex of the Litomyšl Castle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wikipedia

Who wrote Smetana?

Bedřich Smetana
Birth name Bedřich Smetana
Born March 2, 1824, Prague, Czechoslovakia
Died May 12, 1884, Prague, Czechoslovakia
Occupation(s) Composer, Conductor, Violinist, Pianist

When did Smetana go deaf?

September 1874
Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884) Having had fairly normal hearing most of his life, he lost the ability to hear in his left ear in September 1874, and just one month later, the right ear had gone as well. Imagine Smetana, 50 years old, at the height of his popularity, and now completely deaf.

How is Smetana made?

Smetana is made by separating the fat from the milk by decanting and preserving the cream. Cow’s milk is traditionally used to prepare it. In Romania, however, buffalo milk is preferred to cow’s milk.

Who is the most famous deaf composer?

composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Most know classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven struggled with deafness — but many don’t realize how much of a struggle it was.

Is Smetana the same as sour cream?

Smetana is a type of sour cream from Central and Eastern Europe. It is a dairy product produced by souring heavy cream. It is similar to crème fraîche (28% fat), but nowadays mainly sold with 9% to 42% milkfat content depending on the country.

What is Smetana made of?

Smetana (dairy product)

A bowl of borscht with smetana
Type Sour cream
Main ingredients Heavy cream
Similar dishes Crème fraîche
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