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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1951

Average_duration

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9:43

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

'Songs (4) on verses by Dolmatovsky, Op. 86' is a song cycle composed by Dmitry Shostakovich in 1951. The premiere of the cycle took place on December 6, 1951, in Moscow, with the composer himself at the piano and the baritone singer Ivan Petrov. The cycle consists of four movements, each based on a poem by the Soviet poet Yevgeny Dolmatovsky. The first movement, "The Execution of Stepan Razin," is a dramatic and powerful piece that tells the story of the Cossack leader Stepan Razin, who was executed for leading a rebellion against the Tsar. The music is intense and emotional, with a driving rhythm and soaring vocal lines. The second movement, "The Song of the Flea," is a humorous and satirical piece that features a solo bass voice singing the role of a flea. The music is playful and light-hearted, with a bouncy rhythm and a catchy melody. The third movement, "The Oath of the People's Militia," is a patriotic and stirring piece that celebrates the courage and dedication of the Soviet people. The music is grand and majestic, with a triumphant melody and powerful choral harmonies. The final movement, "The Sun Shines on Our Motherland," is a joyful and optimistic piece that celebrates the beauty and abundance of the Soviet Union. The music is bright and lively, with a cheerful melody and lively rhythms. Overall, 'Songs (4) on verses by Dolmatovsky, Op. 86' is a powerful and varied song cycle that showcases Shostakovich's skill as a composer and his ability to capture a wide range of emotions and moods in his music.

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