Composer

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Bedrich Smetana

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1879

Publication Date

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1880

Average_duration

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7:48

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Bedrich Smetana's 'Vecerní Pisne (5), JB 1:116' is a collection of five songs for voice and piano, composed in 1878. The premiere of the work took place on 22nd December 1878 in Prague, with the composer himself accompanying the singer. The five movements of the work are titled 'Má píseň zas mi láskou zní' (My song resounds with love again), 'Tmavá noc hřbitov tichý' (Dark night, silent graveyard), 'Slyš, oči mé' (Listen, my eyes), 'Mám já kona faka' (I have a chestnut horse), and 'Což ta náše duše' (Does our soul not long). The first movement, 'Má píseň zas mi láskou zní', is a passionate love song with a lively and energetic melody. The second movement, 'Tmavá noc hřbitov tichý', is a haunting and melancholic piece, with a slow and mournful melody that evokes a sense of sadness and loss. The third movement, 'Slyš, oči mé', is a tender and romantic song, with a gentle and flowing melody that expresses the beauty and depth of love. The fourth movement, 'Mám já kona faka', is a lively and playful piece, with a fast and energetic melody that captures the spirit of a horse ride. The final movement, 'Což ta náše duše', is a contemplative and introspective piece, with a slow and meditative melody that reflects on the nature of the soul and its longing for something greater. Overall, 'Vecerní Pisne (5), JB 1:116' is a beautiful and diverse collection of songs that showcases Smetana's skill as a composer and his ability to capture a range of emotions and moods through music.

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