Composer

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Nicolae Bretan

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:10

"September With Roses" is a vocal cycle composed by Nicolae Bretan, a Romanian composer, and singer. The cycle was composed in 1927 and premiered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the same year. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by different poets. The first movement, "September," is a setting of a poem by George Bacovia. The music is characterized by a melancholic and nostalgic mood, with a slow tempo and a simple melody. The second movement, "The Rose," is a setting of a poem by Lucian Blaga. The music is more lively and energetic, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The third movement, "The Last Rose," is a setting of a poem by Octavian Goga. The music is characterized by a sense of finality and sadness, with a slow tempo and a simple melody. The fourth movement, "The Rose Garden," is a setting of a poem by Vasile Alecsandri. The music is more cheerful and optimistic, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The fifth movement, "The Rose of Love," is a setting of a poem by Mihai Eminescu. The music is characterized by a sense of passion and intensity, with a fast tempo and a complex melody. The final movement, "The Rose of Death," is a setting of a poem by Tudor Arghezi. The music is characterized by a sense of finality and sadness, with a slow tempo and a simple melody. Overall, "September With Roses" is a beautiful and emotional vocal cycle that showcases Nicolae Bretan's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the mood and meaning of each poem through his music. The cycle is a testament to Bretan's contribution to Romanian music and his legacy as a composer and singer.

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