Composer

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Lili Boulanger

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1911

Average_duration

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3:07

"Reflets Sous l'eau du songe qui s'élève" is a composition by Lili Boulanger, a French composer who lived from 1893 to 1918. She was the younger sister of the famous composer Nadia Boulanger. "Reflets Sous l'eau du songe qui s'élève" was composed in 1915, when Lili was just 22 years old. It was premiered in Paris in 1916. The composition is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Très lent" (very slow) and is characterized by its dreamy, ethereal quality. The music is meant to evoke the reflection of the moon on the surface of the water. The second movement is marked "Assez vif" (fairly lively) and is more energetic than the first. It features a lively, syncopated rhythm and a playful melody. The third movement is marked "Très lent" (very slow) and is similar in character to the first movement. It is meant to evoke the feeling of sinking deeper and deeper into a dream. One of the most striking characteristics of "Reflets Sous l'eau du songe qui s'élève" is its use of impressionistic techniques. The music is full of shimmering, watery textures and delicate, evocative melodies. Lili Boulanger was heavily influenced by the music of Claude Debussy, and this influence is evident in her use of impressionistic harmonies and textures. Despite its beauty and sophistication, "Reflets Sous l'eau du songe qui s'élève" is a relatively unknown work. Lili Boulanger died at the young age of 24, and her music was largely forgotten for many years. However, in recent years there has been a renewed interest in her work, and "Reflets Sous l'eau du songe qui s'élève" is now recognized as one of her most important compositions.

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