Smetana: The Two Widows [CD], Adriana Kucerova, CD

$19.99CD

Smetana: The Two Widows [CD], Adriana Kucerova, vinyl LP, front cover, hero

Label: Naxos
Released: February 13, 2026
Format: CD
Condition: New
UPC: 730099060974

2020s

About This Record

Considered a lesser-known gem of the operatic repertoire, Smetana's Dve vdovy ('The Two Widows') is set in a Bohemian country estate in which the contrasting personalities of recently widowed cousins Karolina and Anezka 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 it's 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.

Tracklist

Tracklist for Adriana Kucerova - Smetana: The Two Widows [CD]
1	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Overture
2	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 1: Jitro krásné nebe jasné kyne nám (A lovely morning, clear skies greet us)
3	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 2: Recitative: Dobré jitro, drahá sestrenice! (Good morning, dear cousin!)
4	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 2: Samostatne vládnu já (I rule independently)
5	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 2: Recitative: Nuze, co mám tedy cinit as? (Well then, what would you have me do?)
6	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 3: Dobré jitro, milostivá paní! (Good morning, gracious lady!)
7	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 3: Recitative: Jedinou to jeho ctností (His only redeeming grace is.) - Scene 4: Recita
8	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 5: Dlouho-li zde budu bloudit (Will I wander here long)
9	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 6: Recitative: V porádku vse, milostpaní! (Everything is in order, gracious lady!)
10	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Scene 7: Vezen prede dvermi tam! (The prisoner is at the door!)
11	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act I. Finale: Mumlale, hle, tu vás máme (Look, Mumlal, we've got you here)
12	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Prelude
13	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 1: Song: Kdyz zavítá máj (When May comes calling)
14	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 1: Recitative: Nechati zde muze toho (Fine idea keeping that man here)
15	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 2: Není pochybnosti více (There is no more doubt)
16	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 3: Básen! - Recitative: Dlouho-li pak chcete prchati (A poem! - Do you want to keep fl
17	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 4: Recitative: Stujte, pane! Jakze? (Halt, sir! What?)
18	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 5: Odcházejí spolu k radosti! (They are leaving together to have fun!)
19	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 6: Recitative: Dobre! Vyborne! (Fine! Wonderful!)
20	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 6: Song: Necht cokoliv mne zlobí v svete (When anything at all bothers me)
21	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 6: Recitative: Milování hodny príteli (My beloved, worthy friend)
22	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 7: Co to, holka (What's this, girl?)
23	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 8: Recitative: Zabruc, Mumlale, jim medvedem (Mumlal, go and grumble like a bear)
24	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 9: Ha! Jaké to, ach, prekvapení! (Ah, what a surprise)
25	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Scene 9: Recitative: Milostivá! (Gracious lady) - Finale: Recitative: Oznamuji slusne medved
26	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Finale: Musí nás mít Pán Buh rád (The Lord God must love us)
27	Dve vdovy (The Two Widows)~Act II. Finale: Polka: Moderato - Musí nás mít Pán Buh rád (The Lord God must love us)