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Kačena divoká / The wild duck
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Jan Pallas
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Kačena divoká / The wild duck by Leoš Janáček — Lyrics
Kačena divoká letěla z vysoka,
šohaj dobrý střelec, střelil ju do boka,
levého pod pravú nožičku.
Ona zaplakala, sedňa na vodičku;
hořko zaplakala, na Boha zvolala:
Ach Bože, rozbože, už jsem dolétala.
Ubohá kačica, už jsem dolétala,
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About Kačena divoká / The wild duck
Leoš Janáček's settings of Czech folk poetry often capture the essence of rural life, and Kačena divoká is no exception. This SATB setting of a traditional text tells the poignant story of a wild duck shot by a hunter. The lyrics, sung in Czech, depict the duck's sorrow as she falls into the water, lamenting her fate and her young ducklings. The music likely mirrors the evocative imagery of the text, perhaps with moments of pathos and tenderness. It is a secular part-song that would suit a choir looking for a piece with a strong narrative and a connection to Czech folklore.
