Composer

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Florent Schmitt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1942

Average_duration

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10:15

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Florent Schmitt's 'Poemes de Ronsard (4), Op. 100' is a song cycle composed for voice and piano. The cycle was composed in 1924 and premiered in Paris the same year. The four movements of the cycle are based on poems by the French Renaissance poet Pierre de Ronsard. The first movement, 'Rossignol, mon mignon,' is a lively and playful song that captures the joyous spirit of spring. The piano accompaniment is light and airy, with rapid arpeggios and trills that evoke the sound of a bird in flight. The vocal line is similarly agile, with rapid runs and trills that mimic the song of a nightingale. The second movement, 'Ciel, aer, et vens,' is a more contemplative piece that reflects on the beauty of nature. The piano accompaniment is more subdued, with gentle chords and a flowing melody that suggests the movement of the wind. The vocal line is similarly lyrical, with long, sustained phrases that evoke the vastness of the sky. The third movement, 'Cueillez, cueillez,' is a lively and rhythmic song that celebrates the pleasures of love. The piano accompaniment is lively and syncopated, with a driving rhythm that suggests the excitement of a dance. The vocal line is similarly energetic, with rapid runs and trills that capture the exuberance of youthful passion. The final movement, 'Languir me fais,' is a melancholy and introspective piece that reflects on the pain of unrequited love. The piano accompaniment is slow and mournful, with a simple melody that suggests the weight of sorrow. The vocal line is similarly plaintive, with long, sustained phrases that capture the depth of the singer's despair. Overall, 'Poemes de Ronsard (4), Op. 100' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Schmitt's skill as a composer. The cycle is notable for its rich harmonies, intricate piano accompaniments, and expressive vocal lines, which together create a powerful emotional impact.

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