4 písně pro ženský sbor, op. 22
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4 písně pro ženský sbor, op. 22 by Karel Bendl — Lyrics
About 4 písně pro ženský sbor, op. 22
Karel Bendl's four songs for women's choir (SSAA) offer a charming exploration of Czech secular poetry. The cycle opens with a joyful depiction of spring, where the skylark sings and violets bloom, capturing the exhilaration of the season. This is followed by a more introspective piece celebrating the humble forget-me-not over the rose, a symbol of quiet affection. The third song expresses a profound longing, a yearning to ascend to the stars and reunite with departed loved ones, a poignant reflection on life and mortality. The final song, 'Harvest Song', shifts to the rhythms of rural labour, urging singers to begin their work with the dawn.