Composer

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Bedrich Smetana

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Polka

Compose Date

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1848 - 1854

Publication Date

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1854 - 1855

Average_duration

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9:44

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Bedrich Smetana's 'Poetic Polkas (3)', also known as JB 1:61 (Op. 8), is a set of three polkas composed in 1855. The premiere of the work took place on December 16, 1855, in Prague. The three movements of the work are titled 'Na památku', 'Vzpomínka', and 'Sousedská'. The first movement, 'Na památku', is a tribute to Smetana's friend, the composer and pianist Karel Slavkovsky. It is a lively and energetic polka with a playful melody and a fast tempo. The second movement, 'Vzpomínka', is a nostalgic and melancholic polka that reflects on memories of the past. It features a slower tempo and a more introspective melody. The final movement, 'Sousedská', is a lively and cheerful polka that celebrates the joy of community and neighborliness. It features a fast tempo and a lively melody that is reminiscent of traditional Czech folk music. Overall, 'Poetic Polkas (3)' is a charming and delightful work that showcases Smetana's skill as a composer of light and playful music. The work is characterized by its catchy melodies, lively rhythms, and playful spirit, which make it a popular choice for performances and recordings to this day.

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