Composer

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Antonin Dvorák

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Dance

Compose Date

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Jun 9, 1886 - Jul 9, 1886

Publication Date

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1886

Average_duration

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5:12

Antonin Dvorák's Slavonic Dance No. 10 for piano, 4 hands in E minor, B. 145/2, Op. 72/2 is a lively and energetic piece that showcases the composer's love for Slavic folk music. The piece was composed in 1886 and premiered in Prague on April 2, 1887. The Slavonic Dance No. 10 is part of a set of sixteen dances that Dvorák composed for piano, four hands. The dances were inspired by the traditional folk music of the Slavic people, and they quickly became popular throughout Europe. The dances are characterized by their lively rhythms, catchy melodies, and colorful harmonies. The Slavonic Dance No. 10 is in E minor and is marked allegretto grazioso, which means moderately fast and gracefully. The piece begins with a lively and syncopated melody in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chordal pattern in the left hand. The melody is then repeated in the left hand, while the right hand plays a new counter-melody. The second section of the piece features a slower and more lyrical melody, played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment, consisting of broken chords and occasional octaves. The melody is then repeated in the left hand, while the right hand plays a new counter-melody. The third section of the piece returns to the lively and syncopated rhythm of the opening. The melody is played in both hands, with the left hand providing a simple accompaniment of broken chords and octaves. The piece ends with a flourish, as both hands play a fast and energetic arpeggio pattern. Overall, the Slavonic Dance No. 10 is a lively and energetic piece that showcases Dvorák's love for Slavic folk music. The piece is characterized by its catchy melodies, colorful harmonies, and lively rhythms, and it remains a popular choice for piano duos today.

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