On An Overgrown Path

Leos Janacek wrote the first part of the cycle for solo piano “On an Overgrown Path” between 1902-1908. The second part was later published along with the second edition of part one. The cycle originated during Janacek’s autobiographical period, a period of gloom and sorrow for the composer. Songs included: 1. Our evening, 2. A blown-away leaf, 3. Come along with us!, 4. The Virgin of Frydek, 5 They chattered like swallows, 6.Words fail, 7. Good Night!, 8.Unutterable anguish, 9. In tears, 10. the little owl continues screeching, 11. Andante, 12. Allegretto – Presto, 13. Piu mosso, 14. Vivo, and 15. Allegro