Poem - Zdenek Fibich - Piano Solo by Matthias Dobler

Title: Poem
Composer: Zdenek Fibich
Piano: Matthias Dobler ©2025

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The piece “Poem” by Zdeněk Fibich is one of his most well-known works, even though it wasn’t originally intended as a standalone composition.

Background:

“Poem” comes from the cycle “Moods, Impressions and Reminiscences”, Op. 41 – a collection of around 376 short piano pieces that Fibich composed between 1892 and 1898. The works are deeply autobiographical, reflecting his passionate love affair with his student Anežka Schulzová, who later also became his librettist.

About “Poem”:

• “Poem” is No. 139 from this collection.
• It was later arranged for violin and piano by Josef Suk (a student of Dvořák), which helped it gain wide popularity.
• The piece is known for its romantic, yearning tone – lyrical, melancholic, and rich with emotional depth.

Style:

• It is written in a Romantic style, with a strong emphasis on melody.
• The music is reminiscent of Tchaikovsky or Dvořák, but also reveals Fibich’s own melodic voice.

Today, the piece is especially popular in the violin and piano version or in orchestral arrangements. It’s often performed at romantic concerts or used as an encore piece.

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