Composer

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Antonin Dvorák

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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Feb 19, 1894 - Mar 1, 1894

Publication Date

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1894

Average_duration

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17:51

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Antonin Dvorák's Suite for piano in A major, B. 184, Op. 98, was composed in 1894 and premiered in Prague the same year. The suite consists of four movements: Prelude, Polka, Sousedská (a Czech folk dance), and Furiant (another Czech folk dance). The Prelude is a gentle and lyrical piece, with a flowing melody and delicate accompaniment. The Polka is a lively and playful dance, with a catchy rhythm and a sense of joy and celebration. The Sousedská is a slower, more contemplative piece, with a haunting melody and a sense of nostalgia. The Furiant is a fast and energetic dance, with a driving rhythm and a sense of excitement and vitality. The Suite for piano in A major is characteristic of Dvorák's style, with its use of folk melodies and rhythms, its lyrical melodies, and its rich harmonies. The suite is also notable for its use of contrasting moods and tempos, as well as its use of virtuosic piano writing. Overall, the Suite for piano in A major is a charming and delightful work, showcasing Dvorák's skill as a composer and his love of Czech folk music. It remains a popular work in the piano repertoire to this day.

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