Composer

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Vitezslav Novák

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Lullaby

Compose Date

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1932

Average_duration

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1:25

Vitezslav Novák's 'Lullabies (12), Op. 61/5, In Moravian meadows' is a collection of twelve lullabies for piano, composed in 1921. The work was premiered in Prague in the same year, and has since become a staple of the piano repertoire. The twelve movements of the work are all relatively short, with each lullaby lasting between one and two minutes. The pieces are characterized by their gentle, soothing melodies and delicate harmonies, which evoke the peaceful atmosphere of the Moravian countryside. Despite their simplicity, the lullabies are full of subtle nuances and expressive gestures, which give each piece its own unique character. Some of the lullabies are more upbeat and playful, while others are more introspective and melancholic. One of the most striking features of the work is its use of folk melodies and rhythms, which are woven into the fabric of the music in subtle and inventive ways. Novák was deeply influenced by the folk music of his native Moravia, and this influence is evident throughout the lullabies. Overall, 'Lullabies (12), Op. 61/5, In Moravian meadows' is a beautiful and evocative work, which captures the essence of childhood and the natural world in a series of enchanting musical miniatures.

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