Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1887 - 1889

Average_duration

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26:00

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Claude Debussy's 'Poèmes (5) de Baudelaire, L. 64' is a song cycle composed in 1890. The premiere of the work took place on April 30, 1891, at the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The cycle consists of five songs, each based on a poem by Charles Baudelaire. The movements are as follows: 1. "Le Balcon" (The Balcony) 2. "Harmonie du soir" (Evening Harmony) 3. "Le Jet d'eau" (The Fountain) 4. "Recueillement" (Meditation) 5. "La Mort des amants" (The Death of Lovers) The characteristics of the cycle are typical of Debussy's style, with a focus on impressionistic harmonies and a fluid, expressive vocal line. The piano accompaniment is also highly expressive, with a range of textures and colors that complement the poetry of Baudelaire. Each song explores a different aspect of love and desire, from the sensual imagery of "Le Balcon" to the melancholy reflection of "Recueillement" and the tragic ending of "La Mort des amants." Overall, 'Poèmes (5) de Baudelaire, L. 64' is a masterful example of Debussy's ability to capture the essence of poetry in music.

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