Bedrich Smetana

Quatuor à cordes No. 1 en mi mineur

With his String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From My Life', Bedřich Smetana created one of the most deeply moving and personal masterpieces in the chamber music repertoire. Across four captivating movements, the work traces the milestones of his eventful life—from youthful passion and romantic longing to the tragic onset of his deafness. This first-class Urtext edition from the renowned Bärenreiter Verlag provides string quartets (2 violins, viola, and cello) with a musically authoritative and highly practical foundation. The complete set of parts impresses with its clear, easily readable engraving and utmost fidelity to the original text. An indispensable staple for ambitious ensembles and chamber music enthusiasts seeking to perform Smetana’s profoundly emotional musical narrative with true authenticity.