Composer

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Joseph Canteloube

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Folk Song

Compose Date

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1923 - 1930

Average_duration

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5:43

Baïlèro is a popular folk song from the Auvergne region of France, arranged and orchestrated by Joseph Canteloube in 1923. The piece is part of Canteloube's collection of folk songs called Chants d'Auvergne, which he began compiling in 1923 and continued to work on until 1955. Baïlèro is the most famous and beloved of all the songs in the collection. The premiere of Baïlèro was in 1926, when Canteloube conducted the Orchestre des Concerts Colonne in Paris. The piece was an instant success and has since become one of the most recognizable and beloved pieces of French classical music. Baïlèro is a simple and beautiful melody, sung in the Occitan language, which is spoken in the Auvergne region. The song is characterized by its slow and steady rhythm, which is meant to evoke the gentle swaying of a shepherd's crook. The melody is sung by a solo soprano or tenor, accompanied by a full orchestra. The piece is divided into three main sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section is slow and contemplative, with the soloist singing the melody in a gentle and soothing manner. The second section is more lively and rhythmic, with the orchestra playing a lively dance tune while the soloist sings a more energetic version of the melody. The third section returns to the slow and contemplative mood of the first section, with the soloist singing the melody in a more subdued and peaceful manner. Baïlèro is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that captures the essence of the Auvergne region and its people. It is a testament to Canteloube's skill as a composer and arranger, and to his love for the folk music of his homeland. The piece has become a beloved classic of French classical music, and continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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