Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1892-1894

Publication Date

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1894

Average_duration

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2:32

Gabriel Fauré's 'Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'été, Op. 61/7' is a song cycle composed in 1892. It premiered in Paris in the same year, with the composer himself accompanying the singer. The song cycle consists of six movements, each of which is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and evocative text settings. The first movement, 'Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'été,' sets a poem by Paul Verlaine. The music is marked by a flowing, lilting rhythm that captures the joy and anticipation of the lovers in the poem. The second movement, 'N'est-ce pas?' sets a poem by Armand Silvestre. The music is more introspective, with a haunting melody that captures the melancholy of the speaker's thoughts. The third movement, 'L'horizon chimérique,' sets a poem by Jean de La Ville de Mirmont. The music is marked by a sense of longing and yearning, with a soaring melody that captures the vastness of the sea and the speaker's desire to escape his mundane life. The fourth movement, 'La mer est infinie,' sets a poem by Paul Verlaine. The music is marked by a sense of mystery and wonder, with a haunting melody that captures the vastness and beauty of the sea. The fifth movement, 'Je me suis embarqué,' sets a poem by Jean de La Ville de Mirmont. The music is marked by a sense of adventure and excitement, with a lively melody that captures the speaker's enthusiasm for his journey. The final movement, 'Diane, Séléné,' sets a poem by Paul Verlaine. The music is marked by a sense of mystery and enchantment, with a haunting melody that captures the beauty and power of the moon goddesses. Overall, 'Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'été, Op. 61/7' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Fauré's mastery of melody, harmony, and text setting. Its six movements capture a range of emotions and moods, from joy and anticipation to melancholy and longing, and from adventure and excitement to mystery and enchantment. It remains a beloved work in the repertoire of art song and is a testament to Fauré's enduring legacy as a composer.

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