Composer

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Giacomo Meyerbeer

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1836

Average_duration

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9:06

"Le Poète mourant" is a vocal work composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer, a German composer of Jewish origin, in 1825. The piece was premiered in Paris, France, on December 26, 1825, at the Théâtre-Italien. It is a song cycle consisting of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by the French poet, Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve. The first movement, "Le Poète mourant," is a somber and mournful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Le Chant du cygne," is a more upbeat and lively piece that contrasts with the first movement. The third movement, "Le Dernier Adieu," is a slow and melancholic piece that features a beautiful melody and expressive vocal lines. The fourth movement, "La Prière du soir," is a prayer-like piece that features a simple and elegant melody. The fifth movement, "Le Rêve," is a dreamy and ethereal piece that features a haunting melody and delicate vocal lines. The final movement, "Le Tombeau," is a somber and mournful piece that brings the cycle to a close. Overall, "Le Poète mourant" is a beautiful and expressive work that showcases Meyerbeer's skill as a composer. The piece features a variety of moods and emotions, from somber and mournful to lively and upbeat, and Meyerbeer's use of melody and vocal lines is particularly noteworthy. The cycle is a testament to Meyerbeer's ability to set poetry to music and create a cohesive and expressive work.

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