Composer

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Albert Roussel

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1903

Average_duration

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13:39

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Albert Roussel's 'Poèmes (4), Op. 3' is a song cycle composed in 1902. The premiere of the work took place on May 5, 1904, in Paris. The cycle consists of four movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by a different French poet. The first movement, "Le bachelier de Salamanque," is a lively and rhythmic setting of a poem by Théophile Gautier. The music is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and playful melodies, which evoke the youthful energy of the poem's protagonist. The second movement, "Le jardin mouillé," is a more introspective setting of a poem by Paul Verlaine. The music is characterized by its lush harmonies and flowing melodies, which evoke the sensual imagery of the poem's garden setting. The third movement, "Réponse d'une épouse sage," is a humorous setting of a poem by Charles Cros. The music is characterized by its jaunty rhythms and playful melodies, which underscore the poem's satirical tone. The final movement, "La pesentiment," is a haunting setting of a poem by Stéphane Mallarmé. The music is characterized by its ethereal harmonies and sparse textures, which evoke the poem's sense of foreboding and uncertainty. Overall, 'Poèmes (4), Op. 3' is a masterful example of Roussel's skill as a composer of vocal music. The cycle showcases his ability to capture the essence of each poem through his music, creating a rich and varied tapestry of moods and emotions.

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