Composer

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George Enescu

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Chanson

Compose Date

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Jul 7, 1908 - Oct 10, 1908

Publication Date

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1909

First Performance

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Dec 19, 1908

Average_duration

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14:48

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

'Chansons (7) de Clément Marot, Op. 15' is a song cycle composed by George Enescu, a Romanian composer, violinist, pianist, and conductor. The cycle consists of seven songs, each based on a poem by Clément Marot, a French poet of the Renaissance era. The cycle was composed in 1908 and premiered in Paris in the same year. The seven movements of the cycle are as follows: 1. "D'un vanneur de blé aux vents" (Of a wheat winnower to the winds) 2. "Changeons propos, c'est trop chanté d'amours" (Let's change the subject, love has been sung too much) 3. "Languir me fais" (You make me languish) 4. "L'heureux tourment" (The happy torment) 5. "Languir me fais, en languissant" (You make me languish, while languishing) 6. "Quant je suis mis au retour" (When I am on my way back) 7. "Aux damoyselles paresseuses d'apprendre à bien chanter" (To lazy young ladies who want to learn to sing well) The cycle is characterized by its use of French Renaissance poetry and its incorporation of traditional Romanian folk melodies. Enescu's use of these folk melodies adds a unique flavor to the cycle, giving it a distinct Eastern European sound. The cycle also showcases Enescu's skill as a composer, with each song displaying a different mood and style. The first movement, "D'un vanneur de blé aux vents," is a lively and energetic song that features a fast-paced melody and a driving rhythm. The second movement, "Changeons propos, c'est trop chanté d'amours," is a more subdued and introspective song that features a slower tempo and a more contemplative melody. The third movement, "Languir me fais," is a passionate and emotional song that features a soaring melody and a dramatic climax. The fourth movement, "L'heureux tourment," is a playful and lighthearted song that features a bouncy melody and a cheerful rhythm. The fifth movement, "Languir me fais, en languissant," is a reprise of the third movement, but with a more subdued and melancholic tone. The sixth movement, "Quant je suis mis au retour," is a somber and reflective song that features a slow and mournful melody. The final movement, "Aux damoyselles paresseuses d'apprendre à bien chanter," is a lively and upbeat song that features a fast-paced melody and a joyful rhythm. Overall, 'Chansons (7) de Clément Marot, Op. 15' is a beautiful and unique song cycle that showcases Enescu's skill as a composer and his ability to blend different musical traditions into a cohesive whole.

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