Composer

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Jacques Ibert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1940

Average_duration

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2:12

"Le petit âne blanc" is a composition for voice and piano by French composer Jacques Ibert. It was composed in 1936 and premiered the same year in Paris. The piece is based on a poem by French poet Paul Fort. The composition consists of three movements, each of which depicts a different scene from the poem. The first movement, "Le petit âne blanc," is a lively and playful depiction of the little white donkey as he frolics in the fields. The second movement, "Le petit âne gris," is a more subdued and melancholic portrayal of the donkey as he grows older and becomes less playful. The final movement, "Le petit âne noir," is a somber and mournful depiction of the donkey's death. Ibert's composition is characterized by its use of simple, folk-like melodies and rhythms, which evoke the pastoral setting of the poem. The piano accompaniment is also notable for its use of percussive and rhythmic effects, which add to the playful and lively character of the first movement and the mournful character of the final movement. Overall, "Le petit âne blanc" is a charming and evocative composition that captures the spirit of Paul Fort's poem and showcases Ibert's skill as a composer.

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