Composer

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Ernest Chausson

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1880

First Performance

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1880

Average_duration

:

1:13

Ernest Chausson's 'Les Papillons, Op. 2/3' is a song cycle composed in 1879. The premiere of the work took place in Paris in the same year. The cycle consists of three movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by Théophile Gautier. The first movement, 'Les Papillons' (The Butterflies), is a lively and playful piece that captures the fluttering and darting movements of butterflies. The music is light and delicate, with a sense of joy and freedom that reflects the carefree nature of the insects. The second movement, 'Hébé' (Hebe), is a more introspective piece that explores the theme of youth and beauty. The music is slower and more contemplative, with a sense of longing and nostalgia that reflects the fleeting nature of youth. The final movement, 'Le Colibri' (The Hummingbird), is a virtuosic piece that captures the rapid movements of the hummingbird. The music is fast and intricate, with a sense of energy and excitement that reflects the bird's frenzied activity. Overall, 'Les Papillons, Op. 2/3' is a charming and evocative work that showcases Chausson's skill as a composer. The music is full of vivid imagery and emotion, and the cycle as a whole is a testament to the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

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