Composer

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Denis Gougeon

Genre

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Concerto

Average_duration

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3:24

"La Grenouille qui veut se faire aussi grosse que le Boeuf" is a contemporary classical composition by Canadian composer Denis Gougeon. The piece was composed in 1995 and premiered on March 22, 1996, by the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The composition is based on the fable of the same name by Jean de La Fontaine, which tells the story of a frog who tries to inflate herself to the size of an ox but ultimately bursts. Gougeon's piece is divided into three movements, each representing a different aspect of the fable. The first movement, "La Grenouille," is a lively and playful introduction that sets the stage for the story. The music is light and whimsical, with a sense of anticipation and excitement. The second movement, "Le Boeuf," is more contemplative and introspective. The music is slower and more deliberate, with a sense of weight and gravity. This movement represents the contrast between the frog's inflated sense of self-importance and the grounded reality of the ox. The final movement, "La Grenouille qui éclate," is the most dramatic and intense of the three. The music builds to a frenzied climax, representing the moment when the frog's ego finally gets the best of her and she bursts. The movement ends with a sense of finality and resolution, as the music fades away into silence. Overall, "La Grenouille qui veut se faire aussi grosse que le Boeuf" is a playful and engaging composition that captures the spirit of La Fontaine's fable. Gougeon's use of orchestration and musical motifs creates a sense of narrative and drama that brings the story to life.

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