CD classical Smetana The Moldau The Bartered Bride vintage DDD portrait cover

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Description

This audio CD honors the composer Bedřich Smetana, a major figure in 19th-century Czech classical music. The visible cover features an illustrated portrait of Smetana in a medallion against a burgundy background, with elegant blue and white typography for the name and works. Mentioned on the cover are: "Má Vlast / Libuše" and "The Bartered Bride," three emblematic works from the romantic repertoire.

The standard jewel case is clearly visible, with its transparent front revealing the cover. In the bottom left corner is the "DDD" logo, indicating a fully digital recording and pressing, a guarantee of sound fidelity in the classical category. In the bottom right, a red "POWDER" logo is also present, likely related to the publisher or distributor, with no further information legible on this side.

The cover displays burgundy and white shades, with understated graphic details. The depiction of Smetana, recognizable by his beard and round glasses, is printed in color, giving the whole a classic aesthetic, typical of classical music editions from the late 20th century or the 1990s-2000s.

No specific date is visible on the front, but the graphic style and the DDD mention place the item in the digital "vintage" period, probably around the 1990s. The CD seems intended for classical music enthusiasts looking for both orchestral and operatic works, with an emphasis on Central European musical heritage.

The case shows some signs of use, superficial scratches visible on the plastic surface, with no apparent impact on the readability of the cover. No major defects are observable in the provided visual.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The case has usage scratches on the front, typical of CD storage and handling.

Did you know? "Má Vlast" (or "Vltava" in Czech) is one of Smetana's most famous symphonic poems, evoking the course of the river through Bohemia. "The Bartered Bride" is a comic opera that has become a cornerstone of the Czech operatic repertoire, premiered in 1866 and regularly performed worldwide.

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