Composer

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Gustave Samazeuilh

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Compose Date

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1910

Average_duration

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7:29

'Naïades au soir' is a composition for orchestra by French composer Gustave Samazeuilh. It was composed in 1912 and premiered on March 23, 1913, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, conducted by Gabriel Pierné. The piece is divided into three movements, each depicting a different aspect of the mythical water nymphs known as the Naiads. The first movement, "Les Naiades et le Soleil couchant" (The Naiads and the Setting Sun), is a serene and peaceful depiction of the Naiads at rest as the sun sets. The second movement, "Les Naiades à l'aube" (The Naiads at Dawn), is a lively and playful depiction of the Naiads as they awaken and begin their day. The final movement, "Les Naiades et le Satyre" (The Naiads and the Satyr), is a dramatic and intense depiction of the Naiads as they encounter a Satyr in the forest. The piece is characterized by its lush and colorful orchestration, with Samazeuilh making use of a wide range of instruments to create a vivid and evocative sound world. The use of harp and celesta in particular gives the piece a shimmering, ethereal quality that is well-suited to its subject matter. Overall, 'Naïades au soir' is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Samazeuilh's skill as an orchestrator and his ability to create vivid musical depictions of mythical subjects.

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