Composer

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Jacques Leguerney

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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5:25

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Jacques Leguerney's 'Poèmes de la Pléiade 7ème Recueil' is a song cycle composed for voice and piano. The cycle was composed in 1955 and premiered the same year in Paris. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which sets a poem by a different poet from the French Renaissance literary group, La Pléiade. The first movement, 'L'Amour de Moy', sets a poem by Clément Marot. The music is light and playful, with a lilting rhythm that captures the joy and excitement of young love. The second movement, 'Le Rossignol', sets a poem by Pierre de Ronsard. The music is more contemplative, with a haunting melody that evokes the melancholy of the nightingale's song. The third movement, 'Le Tombeau de Ronsard', sets a poem by Joachim du Bellay. The music is mournful and elegiac, with a slow, somber melody that captures the sadness of Ronsard's passing. The fourth movement, 'Le Ciel est par-dessus le toit', sets a poem by Paul Verlaine. The music is ethereal and dreamlike, with a delicate melody that evokes the beauty and tranquility of the night sky. The fifth movement, 'Le Jardin', sets a poem by Maurice Scève. The music is lush and romantic, with a sweeping melody that captures the beauty and sensuality of the garden. The final movement, 'Le Soleil', sets a poem by Pierre de Ronsard. The music is bright and joyful, with a lively rhythm that captures the warmth and energy of the sun. Overall, 'Poèmes de la Pléiade 7ème Recueil' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Leguerney's skill as a composer. The music is varied and expressive, with each movement capturing a different mood and emotion. The cycle is a testament to the enduring power of the French Renaissance poets and their influence on modern art and culture.

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