Composer

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Bruno Maderna

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1946 - 1947

Publication Date

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1985

Average_duration

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12:43

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Liriche su Verlaine is a composition by Italian composer Bruno Maderna, composed in 1956. The piece is a song cycle for soprano and chamber orchestra, based on poems by French poet Paul Verlaine. The premiere of the work took place in Venice in 1957, with the soprano soloist being Cathy Berberian. The composition consists of six movements, each based on a different Verlaine poem. The first movement, "Green", is a delicate and ethereal piece, with the soprano singing in a high register over a sparse and shimmering orchestral accompaniment. The second movement, "Spleen", is more dramatic and intense, with the soprano singing in a lower register and the orchestra providing a more forceful and dissonant accompaniment. The third movement, "En sourdine", is a gentle and melancholic piece, with the soprano singing in a hushed and intimate tone. The fourth movement, "Colloque sentimental", is a duet between the soprano and a solo cello, with the two voices intertwining in a haunting and mournful dialogue. The fifth movement, "Il pleure dans mon coeur", is a more abstract and experimental piece, with the soprano singing fragmented phrases and the orchestra providing a dissonant and unpredictable accompaniment. The final movement, "Clair de lune", is a serene and peaceful piece, with the soprano singing in a higher register and the orchestra providing a delicate and shimmering accompaniment. Overall, Liriche su Verlaine is a highly expressive and evocative work, showcasing Maderna's skill at creating intricate and nuanced textures and his sensitivity to the emotional content of Verlaine's poetry. The piece is a testament to Maderna's unique voice as a composer and his ability to blend avant-garde techniques with more traditional forms and styles.

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