Composer

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Zoltán Kodály

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1939

Publication Date

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1939

Average_duration

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5:44

'Cease Your Bitter Weeping' is a choral work composed by Zoltán Kodály in 1936. The piece was premiered in Budapest on December 6, 1936, by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hungarian Radio Choir, conducted by the composer himself. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a traditional Hungarian folk song. The first movement, 'The Peacock', is a lively and rhythmic dance that features a solo violin and a chorus of women's voices. The second movement, 'The Dove', is a gentle and melancholic lullaby that features a solo soprano and a chorus of mixed voices. The final movement, 'The Cuckoo', is a playful and energetic dance that features a solo flute and a chorus of men's voices. Kodály's use of traditional Hungarian folk songs in 'Cease Your Bitter Weeping' is characteristic of his style, which was heavily influenced by the folk music of his homeland. The composer was a pioneer in the field of ethnomusicology, and he spent much of his career collecting and studying traditional Hungarian folk music. This influence is evident in the use of folk melodies and rhythms in 'Cease Your Bitter Weeping', as well as in many of Kodály's other works. Overall, 'Cease Your Bitter Weeping' is a vibrant and colorful work that showcases Kodály's skill as a composer and his deep connection to the music of his homeland. The piece has become a staple of the choral repertoire and is widely performed by choirs around the world.

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