Composer

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Dmitry Shostakovich

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1950

Average_duration

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9:06

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Dmitry Shostakovich's 'Romances (2), Op. 84' is a composition for voice and piano, consisting of two movements. The piece was composed in 1954 and premiered in Moscow the same year. The first movement, titled "The Poet's Love," is a setting of a poem by Alexander Pushkin. The music is characterized by a melancholic and introspective mood, with a slow and expressive melody that follows the contours of the text. The piano accompaniment is sparse and delicate, providing a subtle harmonic support to the vocal line. The overall effect is one of emotional depth and sensitivity, reflecting the themes of love and loss that are central to the poem. The second movement, titled "Spring, Spring," is a setting of a poem by Nikolai Nekrasov. The music is more upbeat and lively than the first movement, with a faster tempo and a more rhythmic piano accompaniment. The vocal line is more declamatory and expressive, reflecting the exuberant and joyful mood of the text. The music is characterized by a sense of optimism and renewal, reflecting the themes of spring and rebirth that are central to the poem. Overall, 'Romances (2), Op. 84' is a masterful example of Shostakovich's skill as a composer of vocal music. The piece showcases his ability to capture the emotional nuances of poetry through music, and to create a powerful and evocative musical language that speaks directly to the heart.

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