Antonín Dvořák - Songs My Mother Taught Me (Gypsy Songs, Op. 55, No. 4): 2 Editor’s Choice Arrangements
"Songs My Mother Taught Me" is a hauntingly lyrical art song from Dvořák's Gypsy Songs cycle, reflecting themes of nostalgia and cultural heritage. It blends Romantic-era harmonies with folk-inspired melodies, showcasing Dvořák's mastery of vocal writing.
"Songs My Mother Taught Me" is the fourth of Dvořák's Gypsy Songs (Op. 55), composed in 1880. It reflects his fusion of Czech folk idioms with Romantic lyricism, originally set to poems by Adolf Heyduk. The piece gained global fame as a standalone vocal work and is often adapted for piano.
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