Leoš Janáček
Pohádka
Short instrumentation: 1 2 2 1 - 2 0 0 0 - hp, str
Duration: 12'
Bearbeitet von: Reinbert de Leeuw
Solos:
violoncello
Instrumentation details:
flute
oboe
cor anglais
1st clarinet in A
2nd clarinet in A (+bass cl(Bb))
bassoon
1st horn in F
2nd horn in F
harp
violin I
violin II
viola
violoncello
double bass
Janácek - Pohádka for solo violoncello and ensemble
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Work introduction
Pohádka (Fairy Tale) was originally a chamber work for cello and piano written by Janácek in 1910 and reworked twice later on in 1912 and 1923. It is now available in a version for solo cello and ensemble by Dutch conductor, pianist and composer Reinbert de Leeuw. Pohádka is based on the epic poem by Russian author Vasily Zhukovsky (The Tale of Tsar Berendey) and reflects Janácek’s interest in Russian culture. Janácek’s work consists of three movements which explore the mood of the fairy tale with tender lyricism.