Smetana, FREDERICK (1824–84), pianist and composer, was born at Leitoniischl in Bohemia, and played or directed concerts till in 1874 he lost his hearing. He made artistic use of Bohemian music, and composed symphonic works in Wallenstein's Camp, Richard III., Earl Haco, Libusa, &c., and operas (Dalibor, A Kiss, The Secret, &c.).
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