Â"VltavaÂ", also known as Â"The MoldauÂ", is SmetanaÂ's best-known and most frequently performed symphonic poem. It was written in 1874 at a time when the composer was completely deaf. But it was not until 1879-80, with the completion of the entire cycle Â"Má vlastÂ" (Â"My FatherlandÂ"), that it was published in full score and a version for piano duet. Hugh MacdonaldÂ's new edition is based on the autograph score, with cross-references to the first edition and the composerÂ's own version for piano duet.