Smetana: The Two Widows - Adriana Kucerová - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Considered a lesser-known gem of the operatic repertoire, Smetana’s Dv vdovy (‘The Two Widows’) is set in a Bohemian country estate in which the contrasting personalities of recently widowed cousins Karolína and Anežka are tested by the attentions of gentleman-farmer Ladislav. Smetana’s expert theatrical craftsmanship seamlessly blends Czech dances and choruses with beautiful cavatina-like solos. With the humane warmth of its chamber-like comedy and deftly transparent orchestration, Smetana created a style of conversational opera in The Two Widows that was much admired by Richard Strauss.

Label: Naxos | Origin: Holland