Composer

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Maurice Ravel

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1899

Average_duration

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4:21

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Maurice Ravel's "Epigrammes de Clément Marot (2)" is a song cycle composed in 1914 for voice and piano. The premiere of the work took place on May 5, 1919, in Paris, with the baritone André Baugé and the composer at the piano. The cycle consists of five movements, each based on a poem by the French Renaissance poet Clément Marot. The first movement, "D'Anne qui me jecta de la neige," is a playful and witty piece that tells the story of a woman who threw snow at the speaker. Ravel's music captures the humor of the poem with its lively rhythms and unexpected harmonies. The second movement, "De Ronsard," is a tribute to the poet Pierre de Ronsard. Ravel's music is more contemplative here, with a gentle melody that evokes the beauty of nature. The third movement, "D'Estienne de La Boétie," is a mournful piece that pays tribute to the writer Etienne de La Boétie, who died at a young age. Ravel's music is somber and reflective, with a haunting melody that captures the sadness of the poem. The fourth movement, "De Clément Marot," is a lively and energetic piece that celebrates the poet himself. Ravel's music is full of rhythmic vitality, with a playful melody that captures the joy and humor of the poem. The final movement, "Au pied de mon lit," is a humorous piece that tells the story of a man who wakes up to find a mouse in his bed. Ravel's music is full of whimsy and charm, with a lively melody that captures the humor of the poem. Overall, "Epigrammes de Clément Marot (2)" is a delightful and varied song cycle that showcases Ravel's skill as a composer. The music is full of wit, humor, and emotion, and the cycle as a whole is a testament to Ravel's ability to capture the essence of a poem in music.

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