Composer

:

Franco Alfano

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1918

Average_duration

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11:46

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Franco Alfano's "Poemi di Tagore (3)" is a three-movement song cycle composed in 1921. The premiere of the work took place in Milan in 1922, with the composer himself at the piano and the tenor Aureliano Pertile as the soloist. The first movement, "Il canto dell'amore," is a passionate and lyrical setting of Tagore's poem "The Song of Love." The music is characterized by soaring vocal lines and rich harmonies, with the piano providing a lush and expressive accompaniment. The second movement, "La danza della primavera," is a lively and rhythmic setting of Tagore's poem "The Dance of Spring." The music is marked by syncopated rhythms and playful melodies, evoking the joy and energy of the season. The final movement, "La preghiera del mattino," is a serene and contemplative setting of Tagore's poem "The Morning Prayer." The music is characterized by gentle harmonies and a sense of peaceful introspection, with the piano providing a delicate and ethereal accompaniment. Overall, "Poemi di Tagore (3)" is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Alfano's skill as a composer and his sensitivity to the poetry of Tagore. The music is marked by a rich and expressive harmonic language, as well as a deep understanding of the emotional content of the poems.

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