Composer

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Antonin Dvorák

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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May 17, 1876 - May 21, 1876

Publication Date

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1876

Average_duration

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12:45

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Antonin Dvorák's 'Moravian Duets (5)', Op. 29, B. 60, is a collection of five vocal duets for soprano and alto, with piano accompaniment. The duets were composed in 1876 and premiered in the same year in Prague. The collection is based on traditional Moravian folk songs, which Dvorák arranged and harmonized in his own unique style. The first duet, 'The Soldier's Bride', is a lively and cheerful song that tells the story of a soldier who is leaving his bride behind to go to war. The second duet, 'The Ring', is a more melancholic piece that tells the story of a woman who has lost her wedding ring and is searching for it. The third duet, 'The Waterman', is a playful and humorous song about a waterman who is trying to woo a young woman. The fourth duet, 'The Messenger', is a dramatic and emotional piece that tells the story of a messenger who is delivering bad news to a woman. The final duet, 'The Nightingale', is a beautiful and romantic song that compares the beauty of a woman to that of a nightingale. The 'Moravian Duets' are characterized by their simple and elegant melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive use of dynamics and phrasing. Dvorák's arrangements of the traditional folk songs are masterful, and he manages to capture the essence of the Moravian musical tradition while also infusing the pieces with his own unique style and sensibility. Overall, the 'Moravian Duets' are a beautiful and charming collection of vocal music that showcase Dvorák's skill as a composer and his deep love and appreciation for the traditional music of his homeland.

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