Composer

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Bohuslav Martinu

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Dance

Compose Date

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1929 - Sep 1930

Publication Date

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1931

Average_duration

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12:27

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Borová: Czech Dances (7), H. 195 is a composition by the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu. It was composed in 1925 and premiered in Prague on March 22, 1926. The piece consists of seven movements, each of which is based on a traditional Czech dance. The first movement, "Obkročák," is a lively dance in 2/4 time. It features a playful melody that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The second movement, "Sousedská," is a slower dance in 3/4 time. It has a more melancholic character and features a prominent solo violin. The third movement, "Hulán," is a fast dance in 2/4 time. It is characterized by its driving rhythm and use of syncopation. The fourth movement, "Skočná," is a lively dance in 3/4 time. It features a playful melody that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The fifth movement, "Polka," is a fast dance in 2/4 time. It is characterized by its use of staccato rhythms and playful melodies. The sixth movement, "Valčík," is a slow dance in 3/4 time. It has a more romantic character and features a prominent solo flute. The final movement, "Furiant," is a fast dance in 2/4 time. It is characterized by its driving rhythm and use of syncopation. The piece as a whole is characterized by its use of traditional Czech dance forms and melodies, as well as Martinu's distinctive harmonic language and orchestration.

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