Composer

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André Caplet

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1919 - 1920

Average_duration

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14:24

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

The 'Ballades françaises (5) de Paul Fort' is a set of five ballads composed by André Caplet. The work was composed in 1919 and premiered on May 22, 1920, at the Salle Gaveau in Paris. The ballads are based on poems by the French poet Paul Fort, who was a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement. The first ballad, 'La Mer', is a hauntingly beautiful piece that captures the essence of the sea. The music is fluid and constantly shifting, evoking the ebb and flow of the waves. The second ballad, 'Le Chevalier Malheur', is a dramatic and intense piece that tells the story of a knight who is cursed to wander the earth forever. The music is full of tension and conflict, reflecting the knight's struggle. The third ballad, 'Le Pont Mirabeau', is perhaps the most famous of the set. It is a melancholy piece that reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The music is simple and understated, allowing the beauty of the poem to shine through. The fourth ballad, 'Le Jardin', is a peaceful and serene piece that captures the tranquility of a garden. The music is gentle and flowing, evoking the beauty of nature. The final ballad, 'Les Ingénus', is a playful and lighthearted piece that tells the story of two young lovers. The music is lively and energetic, reflecting the joy and excitement of youth. Throughout the set, Caplet's music perfectly captures the mood and tone of Fort's poetry. The music is rich and expressive, with a deep emotional resonance that lingers long after the final notes have faded away.

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