Composer

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Bedrich Smetana

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Polka

Compose Date

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1859 - 1860

Publication Date

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1865

Average_duration

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9:05

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Bedrich Smetana's 'Souvenir de Bohême en forme de polkas, Book 1, JB 1:76, Op. 12' is a collection of six polkas that were composed in 1858. The work was premiered in Prague in the same year. The six polkas are titled 'Na pramenech' (At the Springs), 'Vzpomínka' (Remembrance), 'Skočná' (Jumping Dance), 'Hulán' (Hussar), 'Sousedská' (Neighbourly Dance), and 'Staročeská' (Old Czech Dance). The first polka, 'Na pramenech', is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast tempo and a playful melody. The second polka, 'Vzpomínka', is a slower and more reflective piece that features a melancholic melody and a more subdued tempo. The third polka, 'Skočná', is a fast and lively dance that features a driving rhythm and a catchy melody. The fourth polka, 'Hulán', is a more militaristic piece that features a strong and forceful melody. The fifth polka, 'Sousedská', is a more traditional dance that features a simple and straightforward melody and a moderate tempo. The final polka, 'Staročeská', is a more complex and intricate piece that features a variety of different rhythms and melodies. Overall, 'Souvenir de Bohême en forme de polkas, Book 1, JB 1:76, Op. 12' is a charming and delightful collection of polkas that showcases Smetana's skill as a composer. The work is characterized by its lively rhythms, catchy melodies, and playful spirit, and it remains a popular and beloved piece of music to this day.

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