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Libuse
was composed by Bedrich Smetana in 1872. It is an operatic overture which
has its origins in Czech mythology.
Libuse was the very beautiful daughter of a prince and she possessed supernatural
powers. She successfully settled a quarrel between two brothers over an
inheritance. Their reconciliation gave Libuse the opportunity to marry
her beloved Piemysl and nominate him as a prince. Libuse and Piemysl forgave
the brothers during an assembly with a kiss of peace. Libuse could now
proclaim a glorious future to the Czech people.
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