Composer

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Ernest Chausson

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1882 - 1886

First Performance

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1897

Average_duration

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11:04

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Ernest Chausson's 'Mélodies (4), Op. 8' is a collection of four songs composed for voice and piano. The work was composed in 1879 and premiered in Paris in the same year. The four movements of the work are titled 'Le Charme', 'Le Colibri', 'Printemps triste', and 'Les Papillons'. The first movement, 'Le Charme', is a gentle and lyrical song that features a flowing piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal melody. The text of the song describes the beauty of nature and the joy of being alive. The second movement, 'Le Colibri', is a lively and energetic song that features a fast-paced piano accompaniment and a virtuosic vocal line. The text of the song describes the flight of a hummingbird and the beauty of its wings. The third movement, 'Printemps triste', is a melancholy and introspective song that features a slow and mournful piano accompaniment and a plaintive vocal melody. The text of the song describes the sadness of spring and the pain of lost love. The fourth and final movement, 'Les Papillons', is a light and playful song that features a delicate piano accompaniment and a whimsical vocal melody. The text of the song describes the beauty of butterflies and the joy of being alive. Overall, 'Mélodies (4), Op. 8' is a beautiful and expressive work that showcases Chausson's skill as a composer of vocal music. The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and evocative texts, and they remain popular with singers and audiences alike.

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