Composer

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Francis Poulenc

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1929

Average_duration

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19:54

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Aubade, FP 51 is a ballet composed by Francis Poulenc in 1929. The ballet was commissioned by the dancer Ida Rubinstein, who also danced the lead role in the premiere. The plot of the ballet revolves around a woman who is torn between her love for her husband and her desire for a young lover. The ballet is divided into six movements, each of which explores a different aspect of the woman's emotional journey. The first movement, titled "Introduction," sets the stage for the ballet and introduces the main characters. The second movement, "Lament," is a solo for the woman in which she expresses her sadness and longing. The third movement, "Prelude," features a duet between the woman and her husband, in which they express their love for each other. The fourth movement, "Serenade," is a solo for the young lover, in which he expresses his love for the woman. The fifth movement, "Nocturne," is a pas de deux between the woman and the young lover, in which they express their passion for each other. The final movement, "Finale," features a trio between the woman, her husband, and the young lover, in which they come to a resolution about their feelings for each other. One of the characteristics of Aubade is its use of neoclassical music, which was a departure from the more romantic style of ballet music that was popular at the time. Poulenc's music is characterized by its clarity and simplicity, which allows the dancers to shine. Aubade premiered on June 18, 1929, at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The ballet was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it helped establish Poulenc as a leading composer of ballet music. Today, Aubade is considered a classic of the neoclassical ballet repertoire, and it continues to be performed by ballet companies around the world.

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