Composer

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Charles Gounod

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Publication Date

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1883

Average_duration

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3:15

"Les deux pigeons" is a ballet composed by Charles Gounod in 1886. The ballet premiered on October 18, 1886, at the Paris Opera. The ballet consists of two acts and six scenes, with music composed by Gounod and choreography by Louis Mérante. The first act of the ballet takes place in a village square, where a young couple, Pépio and Gourouli, are in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a gypsy girl, Djemilah, who is also in love with Pépio. The second act takes place in a forest, where Pépio and Djemilah have fled. They are pursued by Gourouli, who is determined to win back Pépio's love. In the end, Pépio and Gourouli are reunited, and Djemilah is left alone. The music of "Les deux pigeons" is characterized by its lightness and lyricism. Gounod's use of the orchestra is particularly effective in conveying the pastoral setting of the ballet. The score features a variety of dance forms, including waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas, as well as several vocal numbers. The ballet's choreography is notable for its use of pantomime, which is used to convey the story's narrative. The ballet also features several set pieces, including a pas de deux between Pépio and Gourouli, and a solo for Djemilah. Overall, "Les deux pigeons" is a charming and romantic ballet, with music and choreography that perfectly capture the pastoral setting and the story's themes of love and jealousy.

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