Composer

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Nikolay Medtner

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1913

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Nikolay Medtner's 'Poems (7) of Pushkin, Op. 29' is a song cycle composed for voice and piano. The cycle was composed in 1914 and premiered in Moscow in the same year. The seven movements of the cycle are settings of poems by Alexander Pushkin, one of the most celebrated Russian poets of the 19th century. The first movement, 'The Muse', is a lively and energetic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, 'The Prophet', is a more contemplative piece that features a haunting melody and a sense of foreboding. The third movement, 'The Gypsies', is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the spirit of the gypsy culture that Pushkin often wrote about. The fourth movement, 'The Flower', is a delicate and introspective piece that features a beautiful melody and a sense of longing. The fifth movement, 'The Nightingale', is a lively and playful piece that captures the joy and exuberance of the bird's song. The sixth movement, 'The Angel', is a solemn and contemplative piece that features a beautiful melody and a sense of reverence. The final movement, 'The Dream', is a haunting and introspective piece that features a sense of longing and a beautiful melody. Throughout the cycle, Medtner's music captures the essence of Pushkin's poetry, with its themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Medtner's music is characterized by its rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and lyrical melodies. His use of chromaticism and modulations creates a sense of tension and release, while his use of rubato and tempo changes adds a sense of spontaneity and improvisation to the music. Overall, 'Poems (7) of Pushkin, Op. 29' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Medtner's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of Pushkin's poetry.

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