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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1973

Average_duration

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20:19

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Dmitry Shostakovich's 'Poems (6), Op. 143' is a song cycle composed in 1974. The premiere of the work took place on December 18, 1975, in Moscow, with the composer's son, Maxim Shostakovich, conducting. The cycle consists of six songs, each set to a poem by different poets. The first song, "The Poet's Death," is a haunting and melancholic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, "The City," is a more upbeat and lively piece that captures the energy and excitement of urban life. The third song, "The Storm," is a dramatic and intense piece that builds to a powerful climax. The fourth song, "The Execution of Stepan Razin," is a somber and mournful piece that tells the story of the execution of a Cossack rebel. The fifth song, "The Sun Shines on Our Motherland," is a patriotic and uplifting piece that celebrates the beauty and resilience of the Russian people. The final song, "O Delvig, Delvig!" is a poignant and emotional piece that pays tribute to the poet Anton Delvig, who died young. The 'Poems (6), Op. 143' is a work that showcases Shostakovich's mastery of the art of songwriting. The cycle is characterized by its emotional depth, its vivid imagery, and its powerful use of musical language to convey the meaning and mood of the poems. The songs are written for a baritone voice and piano, and the piano parts are particularly notable for their complexity and virtuosity. Overall, the 'Poems (6), Op. 143' is a work of great beauty and power, and it stands as a testament to Shostakovich's enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

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