Composer

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Alphons Diepenbrock

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:11

"En sourdine" is a song composed by Alphons Diepenbrock for voice and piano. It was composed in 1914 and premiered on March 22, 1915, in Amsterdam. The song is part of a cycle of six songs called "Deux poèmes de Paul Verlaine," which is based on the poems of the French poet Paul Verlaine. The song is in three movements, with the first and third movements being in a slow tempo and the second movement being in a faster tempo. The first movement is marked "Très modéré" and is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody in the piano that supports the voice. The second movement is marked "Animé" and is more lively and rhythmic, with the piano taking on a more prominent role. The third movement is marked "Très calme" and returns to the gentle, flowing melody of the first movement. The song is characterized by its use of impressionistic harmonies and textures, which create a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere. The piano part is particularly notable for its use of arpeggios and delicate figurations, which support the voice and create a sense of fluidity and movement. The vocal line is also notable for its use of melodic repetition and variation, which give the song a sense of unity and coherence. Overall, "En sourdine" is a beautiful and evocative song that showcases Diepenbrock's skill as a composer. Its impressionistic harmonies and delicate textures create a sense of dreamy nostalgia, while its use of repetition and variation give the song a sense of unity and coherence.

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