Composer

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Miklós Rózsa

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1929

Average_duration

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10:06

Movement_count

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4

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Miklós Rózsa's North Hungarian Peasant Songs and Dances, Op. 5 is a composition for solo piano that was composed in 1929. The piece premiered in Budapest on December 15, 1929, with the composer himself performing. The composition consists of five movements, each of which is based on a traditional Hungarian folk song. The first movement, "Lassú" (slow), is a melancholic and introspective piece that features a simple melody accompanied by arpeggiated chords. The second movement, "Friss" (fast), is a lively and energetic dance that showcases the virtuosic abilities of the pianist. The third movement, "Lassú" (slow), is similar in character to the first movement, but with a more complex and ornate melody. The fourth movement, "Friss" (fast), is a playful and rhythmic dance that features syncopated rhythms and unexpected accents. The final movement, "Lassú" (slow), is the most elaborate and complex of the five, with a richly ornamented melody and intricate harmonies. Overall, North Hungarian Peasant Songs and Dances, Op. 5 is a tribute to the rich musical heritage of Hungary, and showcases Rózsa's skill as a composer and pianist. The piece is characterized by its use of traditional folk melodies and rhythms, as well as its virtuosic and expressive piano writing.

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