Composer

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Francis Poulenc

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1946

Average_duration

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2:47

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Deux mélodies sur des poèmes de Guillaume Apollinaire, FP 131 is a song cycle composed by Francis Poulenc in 1938. The cycle consists of two songs, "C'est ainsi que tu es" and "Fêtes galantes", both of which are set to poems by the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire. The premiere of Deux mélodies sur des poèmes de Guillaume Apollinaire, FP 131 took place on May 17, 1939, in Paris, with the composer himself at the piano and the baritone Pierre Bernac as the soloist. The cycle was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it has since become a staple of the art song repertoire. The first song, "C'est ainsi que tu es", is a tender love song that showcases Poulenc's gift for melody and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion in music. The piano accompaniment is delicate and understated, allowing the voice to take center stage. The song is characterized by its simple, lyrical melodies and its gentle, flowing rhythms. The second song, "Fêtes galantes", is a more lively and playful piece that captures the spirit of the French rococo era. The poem describes a group of aristocrats enjoying a garden party, and Poulenc's music captures the light-hearted, carefree atmosphere of the scene. The piano accompaniment is lively and rhythmic, with playful flourishes and trills that evoke the sound of a harpsichord. Overall, Deux mélodies sur des poèmes de Guillaume Apollinaire, FP 131 is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Poulenc's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of a poem in music. Its simple, lyrical melodies and delicate piano accompaniment make it a favorite of singers and audiences alike.

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