Composer

:

Gabriel Fauré

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Song

Compose Date

:

1884

Publication Date

:

1885

Average_duration

:

10:10

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

Gabriel Fauré's 'Songs (4) for voice & piano, Op. 39' is a collection of four art songs composed in 1898. The premiere of the work took place in Paris in the same year. The four songs in the collection are titled 'Dans la forêt de septembre', 'Les roses d'Ispahan', 'Spleen', and 'Fleur jetée'. The first song, 'Dans la forêt de septembre', is a melancholic piece that captures the essence of autumn. The piano accompaniment is reminiscent of falling leaves, and the vocal line is filled with longing and nostalgia. The second song, 'Les roses d'Ispahan', is a romantic piece that celebrates the beauty of roses. The piano accompaniment is lush and evocative, and the vocal line is filled with sensuality and passion. The third song, 'Spleen', is a dark and brooding piece that explores the theme of ennui and despair. The piano accompaniment is dissonant and unsettling, and the vocal line is filled with anguish and pain. The final song, 'Fleur jetée', is a poignant piece that reflects on the transience of life. The piano accompaniment is delicate and ethereal, and the vocal line is filled with a sense of resignation and acceptance. Overall, 'Songs (4) for voice & piano, Op. 39' is a masterful collection of art songs that showcases Fauré's skill as a composer. The songs are characterized by their evocative piano accompaniments and expressive vocal lines, which capture a range of emotions and themes. The collection is a testament to Fauré's ability to create music that is both beautiful and deeply moving.

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