Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1870 - 1872

Average_duration

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5:41

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Gabriel Fauré's 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 4' is a collection of two songs composed in 1861. The premiere of the songs took place in 1862 at the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The two songs in the collection are 'Après un rêve' and 'Hymne'. The first song, 'Après un rêve', is a romantic and dreamy piece that tells the story of a dreamer who wakes up from a beautiful dream and longs to return to it. The melody is simple and flowing, with a gentle piano accompaniment that supports the soaring vocal line. The song is characterized by its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of longing and melancholy to the piece. The second song, 'Hymne', is a more solemn and contemplative piece that is based on a poem by Charles Baudelaire. The song is characterized by its use of modal harmonies and its simple, chant-like melody. The piano accompaniment is sparse and understated, allowing the vocal line to take center stage. The song builds to a powerful climax before resolving into a peaceful and contemplative coda. Overall, Fauré's 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 4' are characterized by their simple yet expressive melodies, their use of chromaticism and modal harmonies, and their understated piano accompaniments. The songs are a testament to Fauré's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and emotionally powerful.

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