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Smetana is considered the father of Czech music.
Young Smetana dropped out of school in Prague, where he was mocked by classmates for his country manners.
Although he was a small, physically weak man, Smetana was stubborn, determined and tenacious.
Though he had gone completely deaf, Smetana composed some of his greatest works in his final decade.
After a mental collapse, Smetana died in an asylum.
Attending piano recitals by Franz Liszt inspired Smetana to pursue a musical career.
Check out our collection of interesting and (some) little known facts about Smetana.
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