Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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Dec 4, 1894

Publication Date

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1896

Average_duration

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2:19

Gabriel Fauré's "Prison in E flat minor, Op. 83/1" is a hauntingly beautiful piece of music that was composed in 1893. It was premiered in Paris on January 20, 1894, by the composer himself on the piano. The piece is part of a set of three pieces that Fauré composed under the title "Trois Romances sans paroles" (Three Songs Without Words). "Prison in E flat minor" is a slow and melancholic piece that is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance. The piece is in a ternary form, with a melancholic and introspective opening section that is followed by a more agitated and passionate middle section. The opening section is marked "Très lent et doux" (very slow and sweet), and it features a simple and repetitive melody that is accompanied by a gentle and flowing piano accompaniment. The middle section is marked "Plus animé" (more animated), and it features a more complex and passionate melody that is accompanied by a more agitated and turbulent piano accompaniment. The piece ends with a return to the opening section, which is played with even more introspection and melancholy than before. The title of the piece, "Prison in E flat minor," is a reference to the emotional state of the composer at the time of its composition. Fauré was going through a difficult period in his life, and he felt trapped and imprisoned by his own emotions. The piece reflects this sense of emotional confinement and introspection, and it is considered to be one of Fauré's most personal and introspective works. Overall, "Prison in E flat minor, Op. 83/1" is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that showcases Fauré's mastery of harmony and melody. Its use of chromaticism and dissonance creates a sense of emotional tension and introspection that is both powerful and moving.

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