Biblicke pisne antonin dvorak biography
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Biblical Songs, Op. 99, B185
general characteristics
Biblical Songs is a cycle of ten songs for alto with piano accompaniment written to the words of David’s Book of Psalms.
The cycle is not only considered the culmination of Dvořák’s song oeuvre, but also one of the most important opuses in the genre itself. This is a work of great spiritual depth, in which the composer speaks to God of his anxieties, trust and joy.
It is also the most fundamental expression of Dvořák’s humble faith in God, without any trace of ceremonial pathos.
Biblicke pisne antonin dvorak biography
The songs are deliberately divested of all signs of flamboyance and are enchanting for their absolute simplicity, humility and sincerity, as they are for their pure musical invention. After his previous major sacred works – particularly Stabat Mater and Requiem – with Biblical Songs, Dvořák attained an even higher level of intimacy, coupled with the minimal use of musical devices.
The songs all share a rare intensity of emotion and exceptional