Composer

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Antonin Dvorák

Genre

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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Dec 30, 1880 - Mar 22, 1881

Publication Date

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1881

Average_duration

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37:56

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Antonin Dvorák's "Legends (10), B. 117, Op. 59" is a collection of ten pieces for piano four hands, composed in 1881. The work was premiered in Prague on January 18, 1882, with Dvorák himself at the piano alongside his friend and fellow composer, Karel Kovařovic. The ten movements of "Legends" are each based on a different Czech folk tale or legend, and are characterized by their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and evocative use of rhythm and texture. The pieces range in mood from the playful and dance-like "Allegretto grazioso" of the first legend, to the haunting and melancholy "Andante con moto" of the seventh. Throughout the work, Dvorák demonstrates his mastery of the piano four hands medium, creating intricate and virtuosic parts for both players that blend seamlessly together to create a unified whole. The pieces are also notable for their use of folk-inspired melodies and rhythms, which reflect Dvorák's deep love and appreciation for the music of his native Czech Republic. Overall, "Legends (10), B. 117, Op. 59" is a stunning example of Dvorák's skill as a composer, and a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the greatest musical voices of the Romantic era.

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