Composer

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Mily Balakirev

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1858

Publication Date

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1859

Average_duration

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3:01

Mily Balakirev's "The Crescent Moon" is a piano suite composed in 1905. It premiered in the same year in St. Petersburg, Russia. The suite consists of four movements, each of which is inspired by a poem from the collection "The Crescent Moon" by Rabindranath Tagore. The first movement, "The Breeze at Dawn," is a gentle and flowing piece that captures the peacefulness of the early morning. The second movement, "When I Bring to You Colour'd Toys," is more lively and playful, with a sense of childlike wonder and excitement. The third movement, "On the Day When Death Will Knock at Thy Door," is a somber and contemplative piece that reflects on the inevitability of death. The final movement, "Sleep, My Little One, Sleep," is a lullaby that brings the suite to a peaceful and calming conclusion. Balakirev's use of folk melodies and rhythms is evident throughout the suite, giving it a distinctly Russian flavor. The music is also characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and virtuosic piano writing. Overall, "The Crescent Moon" is a beautiful and evocative piano suite that showcases Balakirev's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Tagore's poetry through music.

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