Composer

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Nicolae Bretan

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:07

Nicolae Bretan's "Lament of the Plow" is a vocal work that was composed in 1928. The piece was premiered in Cluj, Romania, on December 16, 1928. It is a part of Bretan's larger collection of Romanian folk songs, which he arranged for voice and piano. The "Lament of the Plow" is a single-movement work that is characterized by its mournful and melancholic tone. The piece is written in the key of D minor and is set for a solo voice and piano accompaniment. The vocal line is highly expressive and features a range of dynamics and articulations that help to convey the emotional depth of the text. The lyrics of the "Lament of the Plow" are based on a traditional Romanian folk song that tells the story of a farmer who is struggling to make a living from his land. The text is filled with images of hardship and despair, as the farmer laments the difficulties of his life and the challenges he faces in trying to provide for his family. Despite its somber tone, the "Lament of the Plow" is a beautiful and moving work that showcases Bretan's skill as a composer and arranger. The piece is a testament to the enduring power of traditional folk music and the ways in which it can be transformed and reimagined by contemporary artists.

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