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Re: Origin of HaTikavah Tune

I have noticed this, too!  Have always wondered about it.

Steve Kobb

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>The 2 opening bars of Hatikvah are strikingly similar to Smetana's
>Vldava from his set of symphonic poems Ma Vlad (My Homeland).
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>Was the composer of HaTikvah in any way influenced by this music. It
>is notable that both are nationlistic tunes.
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>David Herskovic
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