Frantisek Matej Hilmar

The most well-known composition by this Czech musician was his polka “Esmerelda” that was utilized by Smetana in “The Bartered Bride.” He composed over 200 compositions the majority of that have been dances that included waltzes and galops. His polkas received one of the most interest and “Esmerelda” was well-known from St Petersburg to NY. Hilmar was a instructor in Kopidlno where he received a scheduled appointment in 1838. He continued to be there for the others of his lifestyle.