Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Collection

Compose Date

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1892 - 1893

Average_duration

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19:32

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Proses lyriques (4), L. 84 is a song cycle composed by Claude Debussy in 1892. The premiere of the work took place on May 22, 1894, in Paris. The cycle consists of four songs, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first song, "De rêve," is a dreamy and ethereal piece that features a flowing melody and delicate piano accompaniment. The text, written by the composer himself, describes a dreamlike state in which the speaker is transported to a world of beauty and wonder. The second song, "De grève," is a more somber and introspective piece that features a slower tempo and more complex harmonies. The text, written by Paul Bourget, describes a lonely beach where the speaker reflects on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The third song, "De fleurs," is a lively and playful piece that features a sprightly melody and a bouncy piano accompaniment. The text, also written by Bourget, describes a garden full of flowers and the joy that they bring to the speaker. The final song, "De soir," is a haunting and atmospheric piece that features a slow and mournful melody and a sparse piano accompaniment. The text, written by Charles Morice, describes the beauty of the evening sky and the sense of melancholy that it evokes in the speaker. Overall, Proses lyriques (4), L. 84 is a masterful example of Debussy's unique style, which blends elements of impressionism, symbolism, and romanticism to create a sound that is both innovative and deeply expressive. The cycle showcases the composer's skill at setting poetry to music, as well as his ability to create a wide range of moods and emotions through his use of melody, harmony, and rhythm.

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