Composer

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Nicolae Bretan

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:40

"And That Sweet Remorse" is a vocal cycle composed by Nicolae Bretan, a Romanian composer, and singer. The cycle was composed in 1928 and premiered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in the same year. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a setting of a poem by different poets. The first movement, "The Nightingale," is a setting of a poem by Tudor Arghezi. The music is characterized by a lyrical melody that is accompanied by a delicate piano accompaniment. The second movement, "The Rose," is a setting of a poem by Mihai Eminescu. The music is characterized by a flowing melody that is accompanied by a rich and harmonious piano accompaniment. The third movement, "The Wind," is a setting of a poem by Octavian Goga. The music is characterized by a lively and energetic melody that is accompanied by a playful piano accompaniment. The fourth movement, "The Star," is a setting of a poem by Lucian Blaga. The music is characterized by a serene and peaceful melody that is accompanied by a gentle and soothing piano accompaniment. The fifth movement, "The Moon," is a setting of a poem by George Bacovia. The music is characterized by a haunting and melancholic melody that is accompanied by a sparse and atmospheric piano accompaniment. The final movement, "The Sea," is a setting of a poem by Ion Minulescu. The music is characterized by a grand and majestic melody that is accompanied by a powerful and dramatic piano accompaniment. Overall, "And That Sweet Remorse" is a beautiful and evocative vocal cycle that showcases Nicolae Bretan's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of each poem in his music. The cycle is characterized by a variety of moods and emotions, ranging from the playful and energetic to the haunting and melancholic, and is a testament to Bretan's versatility as a composer.

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