Composer

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Dmitry Shostakovich

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1939

Average_duration

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11:59

Movement_count

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7

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The 'Suite on Finnish Themes' is a composition by the Russian composer Dmitry Shostakovich. It was composed in 1939 and premiered in Moscow on December 21 of the same year. The suite consists of five movements, each based on a Finnish folk melody. The first movement, titled 'Overture', is a lively and energetic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the suite. It features a fast-paced melody played by the strings, accompanied by the brass and percussion. The second movement, 'Prelude', is a slower and more contemplative piece. It features a haunting melody played by the woodwinds, accompanied by the strings and harp. The third movement, 'Elegy', is a mournful and somber piece. It features a slow and melancholic melody played by the strings, accompanied by the woodwinds and harp. The fourth movement, 'Humoresque', is a playful and lighthearted piece. It features a lively melody played by the woodwinds, accompanied by the strings and percussion. The final movement, 'Finale', is a triumphant and celebratory piece. It features a fast-paced melody played by the brass and percussion, accompanied by the strings and woodwinds. Overall, the 'Suite on Finnish Themes' is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Shostakovich's skill as a composer. The use of Finnish folk melodies gives the suite a unique and distinctive character, while the different movements provide a range of emotions and moods.

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