Composer

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Lili Boulanger

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1918

Average_duration

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10:56

D'un soir triste is a composition by Lili Boulanger, a French composer who lived from 1893 to 1918. She was the younger sister of the famous composer Nadia Boulanger. D'un soir triste was composed in 1918, just a few months before Lili's death at the age of 24. It was premiered posthumously in 1920. D'un soir triste is a work for orchestra and is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Très lent" (very slow) and is characterized by a mournful melody played by the strings. The second movement is marked "Vif et nerveux" (lively and nervous) and is more energetic than the first. It features a lively rhythm and a playful melody played by the woodwinds. The third movement is marked "Lent" (slow) and is a return to the mournful mood of the first movement. It features a haunting melody played by the oboe and a sense of resignation and sadness. The overall mood of D'un soir triste is one of sadness and mourning. It is believed that Lili was inspired to write the piece by the death of her father, who had passed away just a few months before she began composing it. The piece is notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which give it a sense of unease and tension. It is also notable for its use of orchestration, with Lili making use of the different timbres of the various instruments to create a rich and varied sound. Despite her short life, Lili Boulanger was a highly talented composer who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. D'un soir triste is one of her most famous works and is a testament to her skill and creativity.

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