Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite recording of Smetana's The Bartered Bride

Smetana's The Bartered Bride

Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a  wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library

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Smetana's The Bartered Bride

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