Composer

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Antonin Dvorák

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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Nov 13, 1881 - Dec 9, 1881

Publication Date

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1882

Average_duration

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41:23

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Antonin Dvorák's "Legends (10), B. 122, Op. 59" is a collection of ten pieces for piano four hands, composed in 1881. The work was premiered in Prague on January 18, 1882, with Dvorák himself at the piano alongside his friend and colleague, Karel Slavkovsky. The ten movements of "Legends" are each based on a different Czech folk tale or legend, and are characterized by their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and evocative use of rhythm and texture. The pieces range in mood from the playful and dance-like "Allegretto grazioso" of the first legend, to the haunting and melancholy "Andante con moto" of the seventh. Throughout the work, Dvorák demonstrates his mastery of the piano four hands medium, creating intricate and virtuosic parts for both players that blend seamlessly together to create a unified whole. The pieces are also notable for their use of folk-inspired melodies and rhythms, which give the work a distinctly Czech flavor. Overall, "Legends (10), B. 122, Op. 59" is a masterful example of Dvorák's ability to blend classical forms and techniques with the folk traditions of his native Czech Republic. Its premiere was met with great acclaim, and the work remains a beloved part of the piano four hands repertoire to this day.

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