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This piece is a variation based on the theme of Spring of Hometown by Nan-pa Hong, who played an important role in spreading Western music to Korea. The childrens song Spring of Hometown was composed in 1929 and is a very familiar melody to all Koreans, regardless of age or gender. The content of the poem sings of a beautiful and longing longing for the village where one lived as a child. Following the lively 4/4 beat intro, the cello plays the theme as if reciting a poem, followed by the first variation composed of gorgeous broken chords. The second and third variations are played by the soloist and accompaniment, alternating between the Korean rhythms of Jajinmori and Gutgeori. In the fourth variation, a slowly expanded theme is played, and the cello decorates the theme of the accompaniment with up and down notes. This is followed by a cadenza, a final variation of a majestic character, and a short coda to conclude the piece. Traditionally, Italian is used for the musical symbols and expressions written in the score, but in this piece, texts (Korean and English) that fit the musical situation are also written in the score, allowing the performer to feel the Korean hometown sentiment more specifically and play the piece. The original piece, composed for violin and piano in 2012, has been rearranged for cello and piano. Attached music file is recorded by Violin and Piano. It's just for a reference.
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