The first of the
Scènes de la csárda begins with a gypsy-style violin solo which leads into a passionate melody accompanied by the piano imitating the cimbalom with its typical tremolo and arpeggio effects. Two contrasting melodies follow: a jolly dance theme and slower melody (with a set of variations), which originally accompanied the words ‘Draw the bow bitterly, ’til my heart breaks’.
from notes by Amnon Shaham © 2004
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