Elegie (Kaprálová)
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Elegy was composed in 1939, just one year before Kaprálová’s death. It is composed for solo violin and piano and has made a lasting impression on violinists since its conception. The lamenting opening from the solo violin sets the sombre scene for when the piano enters a few bars later. Elegy plays on traditional Czech folk tunes, as well as tugging at the heartstrings through Kaprálová’s rich textures and use of the violin’s range. The relationship between the two instruments is completely complementary, and as the dynamic grows, the two instruments flourish together.
