Composer

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Darius Milhaud

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Keyboard

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Compose Date

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1933

Average_duration

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19:04

Movement_count

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17

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L'Album de Madame Bovary (17), Op. 128b is a musical composition by French composer Darius Milhaud. It was composed in 1948 and premiered in Paris in 1950. The piece is divided into six movements, each of which is inspired by a different scene from Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary. The first movement, titled "Emma Bovary," is a lively and playful piece that captures the character's youthful energy and romanticism. The second movement, "The Ball," is a waltz that evokes the glamour and excitement of the ballroom scene in the novel. The third movement, "The Garden," is a serene and contemplative piece that reflects the peacefulness of the garden where Emma and Leon first confess their love for each other. The fourth movement, "The Opera," is a dramatic and intense piece that captures the emotional turmoil of the opera scene in the novel. The fifth movement, "The Wedding," is a joyful and celebratory piece that reflects the happiness and excitement of Emma's wedding day. The final movement, "The End," is a somber and melancholic piece that reflects the tragic ending of the novel. Overall, L'Album de Madame Bovary (17), Op. 128b is a masterful musical interpretation of Gustave Flaubert's classic novel. Milhaud's use of different musical styles and moods in each movement captures the essence of the novel's various scenes and characters, making it a powerful and evocative work of art.

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