Composer

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André Caplet

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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12:02

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

André Caplet's 'Fables (3) de Jean de la Fontaine' is a three-movement work for voice and piano, composed in 1919. The piece is based on three fables by the French poet Jean de la Fontaine: "Le Corbeau et le Renard" (The Crow and the Fox), "Le Loup et l'Agneau" (The Wolf and the Lamb), and "La Cigale et la Fourmi" (The Grasshopper and the Ant). The first movement, "Le Corbeau et le Renard," is a playful and humorous setting of the famous fable about a crow who is flattered by a fox and loses his cheese. Caplet's music captures the sly and mischievous character of the fox, as well as the foolishness of the crow. The piano accompaniment is lively and rhythmic, with syncopated rhythms and unexpected accents. The second movement, "Le Loup et l'Agneau," is a more somber and dramatic setting of the fable about a wolf who accuses an innocent lamb of wrongdoing and devours him. Caplet's music is full of tension and conflict, with dissonant harmonies and jagged rhythms. The piano accompaniment is sparse and angular, creating a sense of unease and danger. The third movement, "La Cigale et la Fourmi," is a gentle and lyrical setting of the fable about a grasshopper who sings all summer and is left without food or shelter when winter comes. Caplet's music is warm and nostalgic, with a flowing melody and rich harmonies. The piano accompaniment is gentle and supportive, creating a sense of comfort and security. Overall, Caplet's 'Fables (3) de Jean de la Fontaine' is a charming and inventive work that captures the wit, humor, and wisdom of La Fontaine's fables. The music is full of character and personality, with a wide range of moods and emotions. The piece premiered in Paris in 1920, and has since become a beloved part of the French vocal repertoire.

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