Composer

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Bedrich Smetana

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Polka

Compose Date

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1859 - 1860

Publication Date

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1865

Average_duration

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7:44

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Bedrich Smetana's 'Souvenir de Bohême en forme de polkas, Book 2, JB 1:77, Op. 13' is a collection of six polkas for piano, composed in 1858. The work was premiered in Prague in the same year, with Smetana himself performing. The six polkas in the collection are titled: 1. Polka in G minor 2. Polka in A major 3. Polka in F major 4. Polka in D major 5. Polka in B flat major 6. Polka in E flat major The polkas are characterized by their lively and energetic rhythms, with frequent use of syncopation and off-beat accents. The melodies are often simple and catchy, with a folk-like quality that reflects Smetana's interest in the music of his native Bohemia. The first polka in G minor is a lively dance in triple meter, with a playful melody that alternates between the right and left hands. The second polka in A major is more subdued, with a gentle melody that is accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The third polka in F major is a lively dance in duple meter, with a syncopated melody that is accompanied by a driving bass line. The fourth polka in D major is a lively dance in triple meter, with a playful melody that is accompanied by a driving bass line. The fifth polka in B flat major is a lively dance in duple meter, with a syncopated melody that is accompanied by a driving bass line. The final polka in E flat major is a lively dance in triple meter, with a playful melody that alternates between the right and left hands. Overall, 'Souvenir de Bohême en forme de polkas, Book 2, JB 1:77, Op. 13' is a charming collection of polkas that showcases Smetana's skill as a composer and his love for the music of his homeland. The work remains popular among pianists and audiences alike, and is a testament to Smetana's enduring legacy as one of the most important composers of the Czech Romantic era.

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