Composer

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Bohuslav Martinu

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Jun 18, 1937 - Sep 26, 1937

Publication Date

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1955

First Performance

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Apr 1938

Average_duration

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47:27

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Kytice, H. 260 is a composition by Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu, composed in 1959. It is based on a collection of Czech folk poems called Kytice, which translates to "bouquet" or "wreath". The premiere of the work was in Prague on May 22, 1960, conducted by Karel Ančerl. The composition consists of six movements, each based on a different poem from the Kytice collection. The first movement, "The Wild Rose", is a lively and energetic piece that captures the beauty and vitality of the flower. The second movement, "The Water Goblin", is a haunting and eerie piece that tells the story of a young girl who is drowned by a water spirit. The third movement, "The Miller's Daughter", is a gentle and romantic piece that tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a miller's son. The fourth movement, "The Wedding Shirts", is a lively and celebratory piece that tells the story of a young couple's wedding day. The fifth movement, "The Rosemary", is a mournful and melancholic piece that tells the story of a young woman who dies of a broken heart. The final movement, "The Witch's Dance", is a frenzied and chaotic piece that tells the story of a witch who dances with the devil. Overall, Kytice, H. 260 is a masterful composition that showcases Martinu's skill in capturing the essence of Czech folk poetry through music. The work is characterized by its use of folk melodies, rhythmic vitality, and emotional depth.

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