Lasst mich allein

song by Dvořák

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"Lasst mich allein" is a song by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák, with lyrics by Adolf Heyduk. It is part of the song cycle Gypsy Melodies, Op. 55, which celebrates the freedom of Roma (Gypsy) life.1

While "Lasst mich allein" is a standalone song, a theme from it is quoted in Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104. This concerto, a frequently performed work, features three movements and is admired for its rich orchestral and lyrical solo writing. The second movement of the concerto incorporates a theme from "Lasst mich allein," which Dvořák composed as a tribute to his deceased sister-in-law, Josefina. Dvořák was a prominent Bohemian composer known for incorporating folk material into his Romantic music.23

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Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104
…of Dvořák’s own songs, “Lasst mich allein” (German: “Leave Me Alone”). The song had been a particular favourite of the composer’s sister-in-law Josefina, who had recently died. Having loved Josefina before he consented to marry her sister Anna, Dvořák here paid tribute to his first love. For the final…
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…of Dvořák’s own songs, “Lasst mich allein” (German: “Leave Me Alone”). The song had been a particular favourite of the composer’s sister-in-law Josefina, who had recently died. Having loved Josefina before he consented to marry her sister Anna, Dvořák here paid tribute to his first love. For the final…
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