Composer

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Bohuslav Martinu

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1954

Publication Date

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1960

First Performance

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Apr 25, 1955

Average_duration

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6:34

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Petrklíc (5), H. 348 is a chamber music piece composed by Bohuslav Martinu in 1959. The piece was premiered on October 22, 1959, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, by the Czech Nonet. The composition consists of five movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, is a lively and energetic piece that features a playful and syncopated melody. The second movement, marked Andante, is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a beautiful and lyrical melody. The third movement, marked Allegro, is a fast and lively piece that features a driving and rhythmic melody. The fourth movement, marked Andante moderato, is a slower and more introspective piece that features a haunting and melancholic melody. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a fast and lively piece that features a joyful and celebratory melody. Overall, Petrklíc (5), H. 348 is a dynamic and engaging chamber music piece that showcases Martinu's skill as a composer. The piece features a wide range of musical styles and moods, from playful and energetic to contemplative and introspective. The use of syncopated rhythms and driving melodies gives the piece a sense of urgency and excitement, while the slower and more contemplative movements provide a sense of depth and emotional resonance.

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