Composer

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Etienne Perruchon

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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9:06

"Libretto" is a contemporary classical composition by French composer Etienne Perruchon. The piece was composed in 2007 and premiered on November 17, 2007, at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, France. "Libretto" is a suite of six movements, each of which is inspired by a different literary work. The first movement, "Le Petit Prince," is based on the novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and features a playful and whimsical melody. The second movement, "Le Livre de la Jungle," is inspired by Rudyard Kipling's classic novel and features a lively and energetic rhythm. The third movement, "Le Rouge et le Noir," is based on the novel by Stendhal and features a dramatic and intense melody. The fourth movement, "Le Comte de Monte-Cristo," is inspired by Alexandre Dumas' famous novel and features a grand and sweeping orchestration. The fifth movement, "Les Misérables," is based on Victor Hugo's epic novel and features a haunting and melancholic melody. The final movement, "La Vie en Rose," is inspired by the song made famous by Edith Piaf and features a romantic and nostalgic melody. Overall, "Libretto" is characterized by its diverse range of musical styles and influences, as well as its use of literary works as inspiration. Perruchon's skillful orchestration and use of melody create a cohesive and engaging suite that showcases his talent as a composer.

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