Composer

:

Gabriel Fauré

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

:

Etude: Concert

Compose Date

:

Nov 30, 1918

Publication Date

:

1918

Average_duration

:

4:58

Gabriel Fauré's "Une Châteleine en sa tour, Op. 110" is a song cycle composed in 1922. It premiered on May 3, 1923, in Paris, with the composer accompanying the singer, Claire Croiza. The cycle consists of four movements, each of which is based on a poem by Charles, Duc d'Orléans. The first movement, "La châtelaine en sa tour," is a gentle and introspective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The music is characterized by its delicate, flowing melody and the use of rich harmonies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. The second movement, "Il m'est avis," is more lively and playful, with a sprightly melody that dances over a lively accompaniment. The music is full of energy and vitality, reflecting the playful nature of the poem. The third movement, "Est-ce Mars," is a more somber and introspective piece, with a haunting melody that is full of melancholy. The music is characterized by its use of rich harmonies and subtle shifts in tonality, which create a sense of unease and uncertainty. The final movement, "J'ai presque peur," is a gentle and introspective piece that brings the cycle to a close. The music is characterized by its delicate, flowing melody and the use of rich harmonies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. Overall, "Une Châteleine en sa tour, Op. 110" is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Fauré's mastery of melody and harmony. The music is characterized by its delicate, flowing melodies, rich harmonies, and subtle shifts in tonality, which create a sense of nostalgia and longing.

More....