Composer

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Joseph Canteloube

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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4:44

"Colloque sentimental" is a vocal work composed by Joseph Canteloube in 1925. It is the final piece in his collection of songs titled "Chants d'Auvergne," which is a collection of traditional folk songs from the Auvergne region of France. The premiere of "Colloque sentimental" was in Paris in 1926. The piece is written for voice and piano, and the text is in French. The poem that Canteloube set to music was written by Paul Verlaine and is a dialogue between two lovers who have grown apart. The two characters in the poem are reminiscing about their past and the love they once shared. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "Lent" (slow) and is in a minor key. The piano sets the mood with a mournful introduction, and the voice enters with a melancholy melody. The text describes the lovers' memories of their past happiness, but the music suggests that their happiness is now gone. The second movement is marked "Très modéré" (very moderate) and is in a major key. The piano plays a lively accompaniment, and the voice sings a playful melody. The text describes the lovers' attempts to rekindle their love, but the music suggests that their efforts are in vain. The third movement is marked "Lent" (slow) and is in a major key. The piano plays a simple, repetitive accompaniment, and the voice sings a melody that is both sad and hopeful. The text describes the lovers' acceptance of their separation and their hope for a future reunion. The music suggests that there is still a glimmer of hope for their love. Overall, "Colloque sentimental" is a beautiful and poignant work that captures the bittersweet emotions of lost love. Canteloube's use of traditional folk melodies and his skillful setting of Verlaine's text make this piece a masterpiece of French art song.

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