Composer

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Reynaldo Hahn

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Keyboard

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Compose Date

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1896

Average_duration

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10:47

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

"Portraits de peintres" is a song cycle composed by Reynaldo Hahn, a Venezuelan-French composer, pianist, and conductor. The cycle was composed in 1900 and premiered in Paris in the same year. It consists of six songs, each dedicated to a different painter. The first song, "Fantin-Latour," is a tribute to the French painter Henri Fantin-Latour. The music is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody that evokes the peacefulness of Fantin-Latour's still-life paintings. The second song, "Manet," is dedicated to the French painter Édouard Manet. The music is more lively and playful, reflecting Manet's bold and unconventional style. The third song, "Corot," pays homage to the French landscape painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. The music is serene and contemplative, capturing the peacefulness and beauty of Corot's landscapes. The fourth song, "Toulouse-Lautrec," is dedicated to the French painter and illustrator Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The music is lively and energetic, reflecting Toulouse-Lautrec's love of nightlife and the bohemian lifestyle. The fifth song, "Whistler," pays tribute to the American painter James McNeill Whistler. The music is delicate and ethereal, capturing the subtle beauty and elegance of Whistler's paintings. The final song, "Goya," is dedicated to the Spanish painter Francisco de Goya. The music is dark and brooding, reflecting the intensity and drama of Goya's paintings. Overall, "Portraits de peintres" is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that captures the essence of six great painters. Hahn's music is sensitive and expressive, perfectly complementing the unique style and character of each artist.

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