Composer

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Rejean Coallier

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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10:47

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

'Songs Set to Poems by Sylvain Garneau' is a song cycle composed by Rejean Coallier. The cycle was composed in 1992 and premiered on November 19, 1992, at the Salle Claude-Champagne in Montreal, Canada. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which sets a poem by the Canadian poet Sylvain Garneau to music. The first movement, "Le Temps," is a slow and contemplative piece that sets Garneau's poem about the passage of time. The music is characterized by long, sustained chords and a sense of melancholy. The second movement, "Le Silence," is a more upbeat piece that sets Garneau's poem about the power of silence. The music is characterized by a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The third movement, "L'Amour," is a tender and romantic piece that sets Garneau's poem about love. The music is characterized by a gentle melody and a sense of intimacy. The fourth movement, "La Mort," is a somber and reflective piece that sets Garneau's poem about death. The music is characterized by a slow, mournful melody and a sense of sadness. The fifth movement, "La Nuit," is a mysterious and atmospheric piece that sets Garneau's poem about the night. The music is characterized by a sense of darkness and uncertainty. The final movement, "Le Jour," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that sets Garneau's poem about the day. The music is characterized by a lively rhythm and a sense of joy. Overall, 'Songs Set to Poems by Sylvain Garneau' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Coallier's skill as a composer and Garneau's talent as a poet. The cycle is characterized by a range of emotions and moods, from melancholy to joy, and is a testament to the power of music and poetry to move and inspire.

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