In the Old Castle (Piano)

Behind the music:

Antonín Dvořák’s “Poetic Tone Pictures Op. 85 – 3: In the Old Castle” is a piano piece composed in 1889. It evokes the atmosphere of medieval times through its solemn and introspective melody. The composition is structured to reflect the echoes and solitude one might imagine in an ancient castle. This piece is part of a larger set of 13 pieces, each meant to paint a musical picture of different poetic themes. “In the Old Castle” stands out for its dramatic use of minor keys and a haunting, reflective pace.