Composer

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Florent Schmitt

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Compose Date

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1912

Average_duration

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21:23

Movement_count

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7

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"Une semaine du petit elfe ferme-l'oeil, Op. 58" is a suite for piano composed by Florent Schmitt in 1912. The suite is based on a children's book of the same name by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian. The premiere of the suite was given by the composer himself on November 26, 1912, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris. The suite consists of seven movements, each representing a day of the week in the life of the little elf who closes his eyes. The movements are titled: "Lundi", "Mardi", "Mercredi", "Jeudi", "Vendredi", "Samedi", and "Dimanche". Each movement is characterized by a different mood and musical style, ranging from playful and whimsical to dreamy and contemplative. The first movement, "Lundi", is a lively and playful scherzo in 6/8 time. The second movement, "Mardi", is a slow and dreamy nocturne in 4/4 time, featuring a lyrical melody in the right hand and a flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The third movement, "Mercredi", is a lively and rhythmic toccata in 2/4 time, featuring rapid arpeggios and syncopated rhythms. The fourth movement, "Jeudi", is a slow and contemplative adagio in 3/4 time, featuring a haunting melody in the right hand and a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The fifth movement, "Vendredi", is a lively and playful scherzo in 6/8 time, featuring a syncopated melody in the right hand and a driving accompaniment in the left hand. The sixth movement, "Samedi", is a slow and dreamy nocturne in 4/4 time, featuring a lyrical melody in the right hand and a flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The final movement, "Dimanche", is a lively and rhythmic toccata in 2/4 time, featuring rapid arpeggios and syncopated rhythms. Overall, "Une semaine du petit elfe ferme-l'oeil, Op. 58" is a charming and imaginative suite that captures the playful and dreamy spirit of the children's book on which it is based. The suite is characterized by Schmitt's lush harmonies, virtuosic piano writing, and imaginative use of rhythm and texture.

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