Composer

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Jules Massenet

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Suite

Publication Date

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1897

Average_duration

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29:30

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

"Année passée" is a piano suite composed by Jules Massenet in 1884. The suite consists of four movements, each depicting a different season of the year. The premiere of the suite took place on January 22, 1885, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, with Massenet himself performing on the piano. The first movement, "Hiver" (Winter), is a slow and melancholic piece that evokes the cold and stillness of the season. The second movement, "Printemps" (Spring), is a lively and joyful piece that captures the energy and renewal of the season. The third movement, "Été" (Summer), is a languid and sensual piece that conveys the heat and relaxation of the season. The final movement, "Automne" (Autumn), is a nostalgic and introspective piece that reflects on the passing of time and the changing of the seasons. The suite is characterized by Massenet's lyrical and expressive style, as well as his use of impressionistic harmonies and textures. The music is rich in melody and emotion, and the four movements are connected by a common theme that runs throughout the suite. "Année passée" is considered one of Massenet's most accomplished works for piano, and it remains a popular and frequently performed piece in the piano repertoire.

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