Composer

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Bedrich Smetana

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1844

Average_duration

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7:41

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Bedrich Smetana's 'Waltzes (5), JB 1:18' is a set of five waltzes composed in 1858. The piece premiered in Prague on January 1, 1859, and was dedicated to the composer's friend, the pianist and composer Jan Nepomuk Maýr. The first waltz, marked Allegro moderato, is in the key of A major and features a lively and playful melody. The second waltz, marked Andantino, is in the key of F-sharp minor and has a more melancholic and introspective character. The third waltz, marked Allegro vivace, is in the key of D major and is the most energetic and virtuosic of the set. The fourth waltz, marked Andante, is in the key of B-flat major and has a more lyrical and romantic character. The final waltz, marked Allegro, is in the key of A major and brings the set to a lively and joyful conclusion. The 'Waltzes (5), JB 1:18' showcase Smetana's skill as a composer of dance music, with each waltz featuring a distinct character and mood. The set also demonstrates Smetana's ability to write for the piano, with virtuosic passages and intricate harmonies throughout. The piece is a testament to Smetana's early career as a pianist and composer of salon music, before he turned his attention to larger-scale works such as operas and symphonic poems.

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