Composer

:

Francis Poulenc

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Chanson

Compose Date

:

1947

Average_duration

:

4:30

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

Francis Poulenc's 'Trois chansons de Federico García Lorca, FP 136' is a song cycle composed in 1940. The premiere of the work took place on 22nd May 1940 in Paris, with the composer himself at the piano and the baritone Pierre Bernac as the soloist. The cycle consists of three songs, each based on a poem by the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. The first song, 'L'enfant muet' (The Silent Child), is a haunting lullaby that tells the story of a mute child who cannot speak but communicates through his eyes. The music is gentle and delicate, with a simple piano accompaniment that supports the vocal line. The melody is lyrical and expressive, with a sense of sadness and longing that reflects the poem's themes. The second song, 'Adelina à la promenade' (Adelina on the Promenade), is a lively and playful piece that tells the story of a young girl who goes for a walk on the promenade. The music is light and cheerful, with a bouncy piano accompaniment that captures the sense of movement and energy in the poem. The vocal line is full of character and charm, with Poulenc's trademark wit and humor shining through. The final song, 'Chanson de l'oranger sec' (Song of the Dry Orange Tree), is a poignant and melancholy piece that tells the story of an orange tree that has withered and died. The music is spare and haunting, with a simple piano accompaniment that creates a sense of emptiness and loss. The vocal line is mournful and expressive, with a sense of resignation and acceptance that reflects the poem's themes. Overall, 'Trois chansons de Federico García Lorca, FP 136' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Poulenc's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Lorca's poetry. The cycle is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive vocal lines, and sensitive piano accompaniments, which combine to create a powerful and moving musical experience.

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