Composer

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Marilyn J. Ziffrin

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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9:54

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

'Songs (3) of the Trobairitz' is a composition for voice and piano, composed by Marilyn J. Ziffrin. The piece was composed in 1993 and premiered on March 7, 1994, at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The composition consists of three movements, each of which is based on a poem by a female troubadour, or trobairitz, from the 12th and 13th centuries. The first movement, titled "A chantar m'er de so qu'ieu non volria" (I must sing of that which I would rather not), is based on a poem by the trobairitz Beatriz de Dia. The movement is characterized by its haunting melody and melancholic tone, which reflects the poem's themes of unrequited love and heartbreak. The second movement, titled "Non sofre Santa Maria" (Holy Mary does not suffer), is based on a poem by the trobairitz Gormonda de Monpeslier. The movement is characterized by its lively and rhythmic melody, which reflects the poem's themes of religious devotion and the power of faith. The third and final movement, titled "A chantar m'er de so qu'eu no volria" (I must sing of that which I would rather not), is based on a poem by the trobairitz Comtessa de Dia. The movement is characterized by its soaring melody and triumphant tone, which reflects the poem's themes of love and the joy of being reunited with a beloved. Overall, 'Songs (3) of the Trobairitz' is a beautiful and evocative composition that pays tribute to the rich tradition of female troubadours in medieval France. Marilyn J. Ziffrin's sensitive and nuanced musical settings capture the spirit and emotion of these timeless poems, making them accessible to modern audiences while preserving their historical and cultural significance.

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