Composer

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Michel Lambert

Genre

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Vocal

Publication Date

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1689

Average_duration

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5:12

'Laissez-moi soupirer importune raison' is a vocal piece composed by Michel Lambert, a French composer and singer of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the late 17th century and was premiered in Paris, France. It is a part of the 'Airs à une, II, III et IV parties avec la Basse Continue' collection. The piece is divided into four movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement is marked by a slow and melancholic tempo, with the singer expressing their desire to be free from the constraints of reason. The second movement is more lively and upbeat, with the singer expressing their joy at being able to escape the confines of reason and indulge in their passions. The third movement is marked by a return to the slower tempo of the first movement, with the singer expressing their sadness at the fleeting nature of pleasure and the inevitability of reason's return. The final movement is a return to the lively and upbeat tempo of the second movement, with the singer expressing their determination to continue indulging in their passions despite reason's attempts to restrain them. Overall, 'Laissez-moi soupirer importune raison' is a beautiful and expressive vocal piece that showcases Michel Lambert's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the complex emotions of the human experience.

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