Composer

:

Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1887

Publication Date

:

1888

Average_duration

:

4:34

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

Gabriel Fauré's 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 46' is a collection of two songs composed in 1886. The premiere of the songs took place on January 25, 1887, at the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The two songs in the collection are 'Les roses d'Ispahan' and 'Mandoline.' The first song, 'Les roses d'Ispahan,' is a setting of a poem by the French poet Pierre de Ronsard. The poem describes the beauty of the roses in the city of Isfahan, Iran. Fauré's music captures the delicate and sensual nature of the poem, with a flowing melody and gentle piano accompaniment. The song is in the key of F-sharp major and has a moderate tempo. The second song, 'Mandoline,' is a setting of a poem by Paul Verlaine. The poem describes the sound of a mandolin playing in the night, evoking a sense of romance and longing. Fauré's music captures the playful and flirtatious nature of the poem, with a lively melody and rhythmic piano accompaniment. The song is in the key of G major and has a fast tempo. Both songs in the collection showcase Fauré's skill in setting poetry to music. His use of melody and harmony creates a rich and expressive musical language that complements the text. The songs are also notable for their use of impressionistic techniques, such as subtle shifts in harmony and texture, that create a dreamy and atmospheric quality. Overall, 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 46' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Fauré's mastery of the art song genre.

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