Zoltán Kodály
The Bachelor
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Composer:Zoltán KodályGenre:ChoralStyle:ChoralCompose Date:1934Publication Date:1935Average_duration:3:13Zoltán Kodály's "The Bachelor" is a one-act opera composed in 1917. It premiered on May 27, 1918, at the Royal Hungarian Opera House in Budapest. The libretto was written by Béla Balázs, a Hungarian poet and playwright. The opera consists of three movements and is scored for a small orchestra. The first movement, "The Bachelor's House," introduces the main character, a wealthy bachelor who lives alone in his mansion. He is visited by a group of women who are interested in marrying him, but he rejects them all. The music in this movement is light and playful, with a hint of melancholy. The second movement, "The Bachelor's Garden," takes place in the bachelor's garden, where he is visited by a group of young girls. The music in this movement is more lively and energetic, with a folk-like quality. The girls dance and sing, trying to win the bachelor's heart, but he remains aloof. The final movement, "The Bachelor's Bedroom," takes place in the bachelor's bedroom, where he is visited by a mysterious woman who seduces him. The music in this movement is more sensual and passionate, with a hint of danger. The bachelor is finally overcome by his desires and agrees to marry the woman. "The Bachelor" is a charming and whimsical opera that showcases Kodály's skill as a composer. The music is infused with Hungarian folk melodies and rhythms, giving it a distinct national flavor. The characters are vividly drawn, and the story is both humorous and poignant. Overall, "The Bachelor" is a delightful work that deserves to be better known.More....
