Composer

:

Leó Weiner

Genre

:

Ballet

Compose Date

:

1959

Average_duration

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53:19

Movement_count

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14

Movement ....

Csongor and Tünde, Op. 10 is a ballet composed by Hungarian composer Leó Weiner. The ballet was composed in 1913 and premiered on December 14, 1913, at the National Theatre in Budapest, Hungary. The ballet is based on a Hungarian folk tale and is divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "The Forest," introduces the two main characters, Csongor and Tünde. Csongor is a young shepherd who falls in love with Tünde, a fairy who lives in the forest. The movement is characterized by its lively and playful melodies, which evoke the natural beauty of the forest. The second movement, titled "The Dance of the Fairies," takes place in the fairy kingdom. Tünde introduces Csongor to her fairy friends, and they all dance together in a joyous celebration. The movement is characterized by its ethereal and delicate melodies, which evoke the magical atmosphere of the fairy kingdom. The third movement, titled "The Wedding," is the climax of the ballet. Csongor and Tünde get married in a grand ceremony, attended by both humans and fairies. The movement is characterized by its triumphant and festive melodies, which evoke the joy and happiness of the wedding celebration. Overall, Csongor and Tünde, Op. 10 is a charming and whimsical ballet that showcases Leó Weiner's skillful use of Hungarian folk melodies and his ability to create vivid musical depictions of nature and fantasy. The ballet remains a beloved classic of the Hungarian repertoire and is frequently performed by ballet companies around the world.

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