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Georges Bizet
L' Arlésienne, suite for orchestra No. 1
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Composer
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Georges Bizet
Genre
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Orchestral
Style
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Suite
Compose Date
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1872
Average_duration
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17:32
Movement_count
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4
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Georges Bizet's 'L' Arlésienne, suite for orchestra No. 1' is a collection of four movements that were originally composed as incidental music for a play of the same name by Alphonse Daudet. The suite was first composed in 1872 and premiered on October 10th of the same year at the Théâtre du Vaudeville in Paris. The first movement, 'Prélude', is a lively and energetic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the suite. It features a fast-paced melody played by the strings, accompanied by the brass and percussion sections. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopation and its lively, dance-like rhythm. The second movement, 'Menuet', is a slower, more graceful piece that features a delicate melody played by the woodwind section. The movement is characterized by its use of counterpoint and its gentle, lilting rhythm. The third movement, 'Adagietto', is a slow and melancholic piece that features a haunting melody played by the strings. The movement is characterized by its use of chromaticism and its mournful, introspective mood. The final movement, 'Farandole', is a lively and festive piece that features a fast-paced melody played by the strings, accompanied by the brass and percussion sections. The movement is characterized by its use of folk-like melodies and its energetic, dance-like rhythm. Overall, 'L' Arlésienne, suite for orchestra No. 1' is a masterful work that showcases Bizet's skill as a composer. The suite is characterized by its use of lively rhythms, folk-like melodies, and intricate harmonies, and it remains a beloved piece of classical music to this day.
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L'Arlésienne, suite for orchestra No. 1  1. Prélude. Allegro deciso (Tempo di marcia) - Andantino - Andante molto
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