Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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Jul 6, 1881

Publication Date

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1881

Average_duration

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2:35

Gabriel Fauré's "Le secret Je veux que le matin l'ignore le nom, Op. 23/3" is a beautiful and hauntingly romantic art song. It was composed in 1887 and premiered the same year in Paris. The song is part of a larger collection of songs called "Cinq Mélodies de Venise" (Five Venetian Songs), which Fauré composed for voice and piano. "Le secret" is the third movement of the collection and is set to a poem by Armand Silvestre. The poem tells the story of a lover who wants to keep their love a secret, even from the morning. The lover wants to keep their love hidden away, like a precious treasure, and only share it with their beloved. The song begins with a gentle and delicate piano introduction, which sets the mood for the romantic and intimate lyrics. The melody is simple and elegant, with a flowing and lyrical quality that perfectly captures the emotions of the poem. The vocal line is expressive and full of longing, with a soft and tender tone that conveys the intimacy of the lover's secret. As the song progresses, the piano accompaniment becomes more complex and expressive, adding depth and richness to the melody. The vocal line becomes more passionate and intense, as the lover's emotions become more and more overwhelming. The song reaches its climax with a soaring and powerful vocal line, which expresses the lover's desire to keep their love a secret forever. Overall, "Le secret" is a beautiful and evocative art song, which showcases Fauré's mastery of melody and harmony. The song is a perfect example of the romantic and intimate style of French art song, which was popular in the late 19th century.

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