Composer

:

Lord Berners

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

:

Chanson

Compose Date

:

1920

Average_duration

:

4:18

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

Lord Berners' 'Trois Chansons' is a three-movement choral work composed in 1920. The piece premiered in London in 1921 and was later published in 1923. The three movements are titled 'Le petit oiseau', 'Le roi qui a mal au tête', and 'J'ai perdu ma tourterelle'. The first movement, 'Le petit oiseau', is a playful and light-hearted piece that features a solo soprano voice accompanied by the choir. The lyrics describe a small bird singing in the garden, and the music reflects the joy and freedom of the bird's song. The second movement, 'Le roi qui a mal au tête', is a more somber and serious piece. The lyrics tell the story of a king who is suffering from a headache and seeks the help of a wise man. The music is more complex and dissonant, reflecting the tension and discomfort of the king's condition. The final movement, 'J'ai perdu ma tourterelle', is a melancholic and mournful piece. The lyrics describe a person who has lost their beloved bird and is searching for it in vain. The music is slow and mournful, with a sense of longing and sadness. Overall, 'Trois Chansons' showcases Lord Berners' skill in composing for choir and his ability to convey a range of emotions through music. The piece is a testament to his unique style, which blends elements of traditional classical music with modernist techniques.

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