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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1884

Publication Date

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1885

Average_duration

:

3:10

Gabriel Fauré's 'Les Roses d'Ispahan' is a song for voice and piano in D major, Op. 39/4. It was composed in 1884 and premiered the same year. The song is part of a collection of twelve songs called 'La Bonne Chanson' (The Good Song), which Fauré composed for his lover, Emma Bardac. 'Les Roses d'Ispahan' is a romantic and lyrical song that captures the essence of Persian poetry. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement is marked 'Andante', and it begins with a gentle and flowing piano introduction that sets the mood for the song. The voice enters with a soft and delicate melody that is accompanied by the piano. The lyrics describe the beauty of the roses of Ispahan, a city in Iran known for its gardens and flowers. The second movement is marked 'Allegretto', and it is more lively and playful than the first. The piano plays a cheerful and upbeat melody that is accompanied by the voice. The lyrics describe the joy and happiness that the roses of Ispahan bring to the poet's heart. The third movement is marked 'Andante', and it is the most emotional and expressive of the three. The piano plays a mournful and melancholic melody that is accompanied by the voice. The lyrics describe the sadness and longing that the poet feels for his beloved, who is far away in Ispahan. Overall, 'Les Roses d'Ispahan' is a beautiful and evocative song that showcases Fauré's mastery of melody and harmony. The song is a testament to the power of music to capture the essence of a place and a culture, and to evoke the emotions and feelings of the human heart.

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