Composer

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Charles Bordes

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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3:37

Promenade sentimentale is a musical composition by French composer Charles Bordes. It was composed in 1900 and premiered in Paris the same year. The piece is a part of a larger work called "Chants d'Auvergne," which is a collection of folk songs from the Auvergne region of France. Promenade sentimentale is a solo piano piece that consists of three movements. The first movement is marked "Andante," and it begins with a simple, melancholic melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The melody is repeated several times, with slight variations each time. The movement ends with a soft, unresolved chord. The second movement is marked "Allegretto," and it is more lively than the first. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a playful accompaniment with staccato chords. The movement is short and ends abruptly. The third movement is marked "Andante," and it is a variation of the first movement. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a more complex accompaniment with arpeggios and trills. The movement builds to a climax before ending with a soft, unresolved chord. Promenade sentimentale is a beautiful and haunting piece of music. It is characterized by its simple, yet expressive melodies and its gentle, melancholic mood. The piece is often performed as a standalone work, but it is also a part of the larger "Chants d'Auvergne" collection.

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