Composer

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Albert Roussel

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1907

Average_duration

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10:41

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Albert Roussel's 'Poèmes (4), Op. 8' is a collection of four songs for voice and piano, composed in 1902. The premiere of the work took place on May 5, 1903, in Paris, with the composer himself accompanying the singer. The four movements of the work are titled 'Le bachelier de Salamanque,' 'Le jardin mouillé,' 'Réponse d'une épouse sage,' and 'La pesentiment.' Each movement is based on a poem by a different French poet, including Théophile Gautier, Henri de Régnier, and Paul Verlaine. The first movement, 'Le bachelier de Salamanque,' is a lively and rhythmic song that tells the story of a young student who falls in love with a beautiful woman. The second movement, 'Le jardin mouillé,' is a more introspective and atmospheric piece, evoking the mood of a rainy garden. The third movement, 'Réponse d'une épouse sage,' is a witty and ironic response to a husband's request for his wife to be more submissive. The final movement, 'La pesentiment,' is a haunting and melancholic song that explores the theme of premonition. Overall, 'Poèmes (4), Op. 8' is a fine example of Roussel's early style, which combines elements of French impressionism with a more classical approach to form and structure. The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and sensitive treatment of the texts.

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