Composer

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Henri Duparc

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1869

Average_duration

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3:23

'Soupir, Op. 2/1' is a song composed by Henri Duparc, a French composer known for his contributions to the genre of French art song. The song was composed in 1868, when Duparc was just 25 years old, and was premiered the same year in Paris. 'Soupir' is the first of three songs in Duparc's Opus 2, which also includes 'Chanson triste' and 'Le galop'. The song is written for voice and piano, and is characterized by its melancholic and introspective mood. The text of the song, written by the French poet Sully Prudhomme, explores themes of longing and unrequited love. The song is divided into two distinct sections, each with its own musical character. The first section is marked by a slow and mournful melody, with the voice and piano moving in parallel motion. The piano accompaniment is sparse, with long pauses between chords, creating a sense of emptiness and longing. The second section of the song is more animated, with a faster tempo and more complex piano accompaniment. The melody becomes more fragmented, with the voice and piano moving in counterpoint. Overall, 'Soupir' is a haunting and evocative song that showcases Duparc's skill as a composer of French art song. Its introspective mood and melancholic melody have made it a popular choice for singers and audiences alike, and it remains a staple of the French art song repertoire.

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