Slavonic Dances, B.145, op. 72
Romantic Piano solo ~18 min
In brief

These Slavonic Dances convey a lively, folk-like energy—often bouncy and dance-driven with moments of wistful lyricism that require bright articulation. You will need to focus especially on Tempo rubato (3.1/5), which here means small, measured phrase flexions that keep the overall pulse intact, and on Pédale de sustain (3.1/5), requiring precise pedal changes to connect harmonies without blurring quick figuration. The piece is part of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances, a set of character pieces rooted in Central European dance traditions and representative of his Romantic-period output.

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Relative difficulty
64%
Among Antonín Dvořák
44%
Era Romantic
Genre
Estimated skills
Style
Romantic style
1
Rhythm
Tempo rubato
1
Pedaling
Sustain pedal
2
Interpretation
Dynamics
1
Rhythm
General rhythm
1
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