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New Urtext edition with spacious engraving now available in a study score edition. Detailed Foreword by Smetana authority Olga Mojžíšová (Cz/Eng/Ger) Vltava, also known as The Moldau, is Smetana ’s best-known and most frequently performed symphonic poem. It was written in 1874 at a time when the composer was completely deaf. But it was not until 1879-80, with the completion of the entire cycle Má vlast (My Fatherland), that it was published in full score and a version for Piano duet. Hugh Macdonald’s new edition is based on the autograph score, with cross-references to the first edition and thecomposer’s own version for Piano duet. Already published: Vltava/The Moldau Score & performance material for sale BA 9558 Version for Piano duet BA 9549