Composer

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Antonin Dvorák

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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Feb 3, 1881

Publication Date

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1921

Average_duration

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2:28

Antonin Dvorák's "Moderato for piano in A major, B. 116" was composed in 1880. It is a short piece for solo piano, lasting only about two minutes in performance. The piece was not premiered during Dvorák's lifetime, but was published posthumously in 1955. The "Moderato" is a single movement work, with a simple ABA form. The opening section is marked "Moderato" and features a gentle, flowing melody in the right hand over a steady accompaniment in the left. The middle section, marked "Piu mosso," is more agitated, with a faster tempo and more complex rhythms. The final section returns to the opening material, but with some variations and embellishments. The "Moderato" is a relatively simple piece, but it showcases Dvorák's gift for melody and his skill at creating a sense of flow and momentum in his music. The piece is characterized by its lyrical melodies, gentle harmonies, and graceful rhythms. It is a charming and delightful work that is well-suited to the piano, and it is a testament to Dvorák's versatility as a composer.

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