Composer

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Bedrich Smetana

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Dance

Compose Date

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1877

Publication Date

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1879

Average_duration

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12:55

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Bedrich Smetana's 'Czech Dances (4), Book 1, JB 1:107' is a collection of four dances that were composed in 1879. The premiere of the work took place on January 1, 1880, in Prague. The four dances in the collection are: Furiant, Sousedska, Skocna, and Polka. The first movement, Furiant, is a fast and lively dance that is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and irregular accents. The second movement, Sousedska, is a slower dance that is more lyrical in nature. It is characterized by its use of dotted rhythms and its simple, folk-like melody. The third movement, Skocna, is a fast and energetic dance that is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and its lively, playful melody. The final movement, Polka, is a lively dance that is characterized by its use of a simple, repetitive melody and its fast tempo. Overall, the 'Czech Dances (4), Book 1, JB 1:107' is a collection of dances that are deeply rooted in Czech folk music. Smetana's use of folk melodies and rhythms gives the work a distinctly Czech flavor, and his skillful use of orchestration brings out the unique qualities of each dance. The work is a testament to Smetana's love of his homeland and his commitment to preserving its musical traditions.

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