Composer

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Irena Regina Poldowski

Genre

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Vocal

Publication Date

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1924

Average_duration

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1:44

"Reeds of Innocence" is a composition for solo piano by Irena Regina Poldowski, a Polish-British composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 1916 and premiered in London the same year. It consists of three movements: "The Reed," "The Brook," and "The Willow." The first movement, "The Reed," is marked "Lento" and is characterized by a haunting melody played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is reminiscent of a reed blowing in the wind, and the overall mood is introspective and melancholic. The second movement, "The Brook," is marked "Allegro moderato" and is more lively and playful than the first. The left hand plays a flowing, rippling accompaniment while the right hand plays a lively melody that evokes the sound of a babbling brook. The movement is full of energy and movement, and the contrast with the first movement is striking. The final movement, "The Willow," is marked "Lento" and returns to the introspective mood of the first movement. The melody is played in the left hand this time, while the right hand provides a simple accompaniment. The melody is mournful and evocative of the weeping willow tree, and the movement ends on a quiet, contemplative note. Overall, "Reeds of Innocence" is a beautiful and evocative piece that showcases Poldowski's skill as a composer. The three movements are distinct but connected, and the piece as a whole is a meditation on nature and the passage of time.

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