Composer

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Charles Koechlin

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Collection

Compose Date

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1934

Average_duration

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19:36

Movement_count

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9

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Premier Album de Lillian, Op. 139 is a collection of six pieces for solo piano composed by Charles Koechlin. The album was composed in 1949 and premiered in Paris in the same year. The first movement, "L'Étang", is a tranquil and reflective piece that evokes the peacefulness of a pond. The second movement, "Le Moulin", is a lively and playful piece that depicts the workings of a windmill. The third movement, "Le Jardin", is a delicate and graceful piece that captures the beauty of a garden. The fourth movement, "La Forêt", is a mysterious and atmospheric piece that conjures up the image of a forest. The fifth movement, "La Mer", is a dramatic and powerful piece that portrays the vastness and unpredictability of the sea. The final movement, "Le Ciel", is a serene and ethereal piece that represents the sky and the heavens. Koechlin's Premier Album de Lillian, Op. 139 is characterized by its impressionistic style, with its use of delicate harmonies, subtle textures, and evocative imagery. The album is also notable for its use of programmatic elements, with each movement depicting a different natural setting. Overall, Premier Album de Lillian, Op. 139 is a beautiful and evocative collection of piano pieces that showcases Koechlin's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of nature through music.

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