Composer

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Guy Ropartz

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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4:43

'Prière' is a beautiful piece of music composed by Guy Ropartz, a French composer, conductor, and music critic. The piece was composed in 1905 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of Ropartz's 'Quatre Poèmes d'après l'Intermezzo de Heine' (Four Poems after Heine's Intermezzo) and is the second movement of the piece. 'Prière' is a slow and contemplative piece that is characterized by its use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies. The piece is written for voice and piano and is based on a poem by Heinrich Heine. The poem is a prayer to the Virgin Mary, asking for her help and guidance in times of trouble. The piece begins with a simple piano introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The melody is then introduced by the voice, which sings the first few lines of the poem. The piano accompaniment is sparse and understated, allowing the voice to take center stage. As the piece progresses, the harmonies become more complex, and the melody becomes more expressive. The voice reaches its highest point in the middle of the piece, where it sings the line "O Mère de douleur, priez pour nous!" (Oh Mother of Sorrows, pray for us!). This line is repeated several times, each time with more intensity and emotion. The piece then returns to the simple piano accompaniment of the beginning, and the voice sings the final lines of the poem. The piece ends with a quiet and contemplative piano coda. Overall, 'Prière' is a beautiful and moving piece of music that showcases Ropartz's skill as a composer. Its use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies make it a timeless piece that is still performed and enjoyed today.

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