Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Chanson

Compose Date

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1898 - 1908

Average_duration

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6:16

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Claude Debussy's 'Chansons de Charles d'Orléans (3)', L. 92, is a set of three songs composed in 1898. The premiere of the work took place on January 22, 1900, at the Salle Érard in Paris, with the composer himself at the piano and the baritone singer Maurice Renaud. The three movements of the work are titled "Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder!", "Quant j'ai ouy le tabourin", and "Yver, vous n'estes qu'un villain". The texts of the songs are taken from the poems of Charles d'Orléans, a French poet of the 15th century. Debussy's settings of the poems are characterized by their delicate and refined melodies, subtle harmonies, and impressionistic textures. The first movement, "Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder!", is a love song that expresses the poet's admiration for a beautiful woman. Debussy's music captures the sensuousness and tenderness of the poem with its flowing melody and gentle accompaniment. The second movement, "Quant j'ai ouy le tabourin", is a lively dance song that celebrates the joy of life. Debussy's music is full of rhythmic energy and playful syncopations, evoking the festive atmosphere of the poem. The third movement, "Yver, vous n'estes qu'un villain", is a melancholy song that laments the harshness of winter. Debussy's music is somber and introspective, with a haunting melody and sparse accompaniment that convey the desolation of the poem. Overall, Debussy's 'Chansons de Charles d'Orléans (3)' is a masterful example of his artistry as a composer of art songs. The work showcases his ability to capture the essence of a poem through music, creating a seamless fusion of text and melody that is both expressive and evocative.

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