Composer

:

Darius Milhaud

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1915

Publication Date

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1920

Average_duration

:

5:50

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Darius Milhaud's 'Poèmes d'amour (2), Op. 30' is a song cycle composed in 1914. The premiere of the work took place in Paris in 1915. The cycle consists of two movements, each of which sets a poem by the French poet Paul Claudel. The first movement, 'Chanson de Ronsard', is a setting of a poem by the same name. The poem is a love song in which the speaker compares his love to a rose. Milhaud's setting is characterized by its lush harmonies and flowing melodic lines. The piano accompaniment is delicate and supportive, providing a gentle backdrop for the singer's voice. The second movement, 'Chanson', is a setting of Claudel's poem 'Chanson de la mariée'. The poem is a wedding song in which the bride expresses her love for her groom. Milhaud's setting is more rhythmic and lively than the first movement, with a jaunty piano accompaniment and a more declamatory vocal line. The music captures the joy and excitement of the wedding day. Overall, 'Poèmes d'amour (2), Op. 30' is a beautiful and expressive work that showcases Milhaud's skill as a composer. The lush harmonies and flowing melodies of the first movement contrast with the rhythmic energy of the second, creating a varied and engaging listening experience. The work is a testament to Milhaud's ability to capture the emotional essence of a text and translate it into music.

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