Composer

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Bohuslav Martinu

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Jan 8, 1957 - Jan 20, 1957

Publication Date

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1959

First Performance

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Apr 11, 1957 - 1958

Average_duration

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21:57

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Bohuslav Martinu's Brigand Songs (10), H. 361, is a song cycle composed in 1939. The premiere of the work took place in Prague in 1940. The cycle consists of ten songs, each with its own unique character and style. The songs are based on texts by various poets, including Rainer Maria Rilke, Heinrich Heine, and Friedrich Rückert. The first song, "The Brigand," sets the tone for the cycle with its lively and rhythmic melody. The second song, "The Bandit's Love," is a slower and more romantic piece, featuring a beautiful melody and lush harmonies. The third song, "The Bandit's Wife," is a haunting and melancholic piece, with a mournful melody and sparse accompaniment. The fourth song, "The Bandit's Child," is a playful and energetic piece, with a lively melody and rhythmic accompaniment. The fifth song, "The Bandit's Mother," is a somber and reflective piece, with a simple melody and sparse accompaniment. The sixth song, "The Bandit's Death," is a dramatic and intense piece, with a powerful melody and driving rhythms. The seventh song, "The Bandit's Grave," is a solemn and reflective piece, with a mournful melody and sparse accompaniment. The eighth song, "The Bandit's Ghost," is a haunting and eerie piece, with a dissonant melody and sparse accompaniment. The ninth song, "The Bandit's Return," is a triumphant and energetic piece, with a lively melody and driving rhythms. The final song, "The Bandit's Epitaph," is a somber and reflective piece, with a simple melody and sparse accompaniment. Overall, the Brigand Songs (10), H. 361, is a diverse and engaging song cycle, showcasing Martinu's skill as a composer and his ability to create a wide range of musical moods and styles.

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