Composer

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Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1871 - 1878

Average_duration

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5:56

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Gabriel Fauré's 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 3' is a collection of two songs composed in 1861. The premiere of the songs took place in 1862, and they were published in 1879. The two songs in the collection are 'Au bord de l'eau' and 'Après un rêve.' The first song, 'Au bord de l'eau,' is a setting of a poem by Sully Prudhomme. The song is in the key of F-sharp major and has a moderate tempo. The piano accompaniment is flowing and lyrical, evoking the image of a peaceful stream. The vocal line is also flowing and lyrical, with long phrases and a gentle melody. The song is characterized by its simplicity and elegance, with a sense of calm and serenity. The second song, 'Après un rêve,' is a setting of a poem by Romain Bussine. The song is in the key of G-flat major and has a slow tempo. The piano accompaniment is simple and delicate, with a gentle arpeggio pattern. The vocal line is also delicate, with a soaring melody that rises and falls with the ebb and flow of the piano accompaniment. The song is characterized by its dreamy quality, with a sense of longing and nostalgia. Overall, Fauré's 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 3' are characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and lyricism. The songs are both evocative and emotive, with a sense of calm and serenity in 'Au bord de l'eau' and a dreamy quality in 'Après un rêve.' These songs are a testament to Fauré's skill as a composer and his ability to create beautiful and memorable music.

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