Ma Vlast (My Homeland) is a set of six symphonic poems written by Bedřich Smetana. Smetana was a Czech composer whose music so embodied his people that he is considered the father of Czech music. He wrote this set of music as a tribute to his homeland. Each one of the pieces refers to either a […]
Dresden Germany – Quick Peek
It’s time for an adventure! This is the first post in the new series I like to call “Near and Far”. I want to share some of the fun places I’ve been and things I’ve seen – whether those places are close by or far away. Maybe you’ll be inspired to take your own […]