Composer

:

Emmanuel Chabrier

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1888

Publication Date

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1888

Average_duration

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34:57

Movement_count

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16

Movement ....

"Les plus jolies chansons du pays de France" is a collection of songs composed by Emmanuel Chabrier. The collection was composed in 1878 and premiered in the same year. The collection consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a traditional French folk song. The first movement, "La belle en est la fleur," is a lively and playful song that features a bright and cheerful melody. The second movement, "Le roi malgré lui," is a more somber and melancholic piece that features a slower tempo and a more introspective melody. The third movement, "Villanelle des petits canards," is a playful and whimsical song that features a lively and upbeat melody. The fourth movement, "Pastourelle," is a more romantic and sentimental piece that features a slower tempo and a more expressive melody. The fifth movement, "Chanson pour Jeanne," is a tender and heartfelt song that features a simple and beautiful melody. The final movement, "Fête polonaise," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast tempo and a festive melody. Overall, "Les plus jolies chansons du pays de France" is a beautiful and charming collection of songs that showcases Chabrier's skill as a composer. The collection is characterized by its use of traditional French folk melodies and its playful and whimsical tone.

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