Composer

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Igor Stravinsky

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1929 - 1930

Average_duration

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3:14

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Igor Stravinsky's 'Petites Chansons (3), for voice & chamber orchestra Souvenir de mon enfance' is a set of three songs composed in 1913. The premiere of the work took place on May 27, 1914, in Paris, with the composer conducting the orchestra. The three movements of the work are titled 'Chanson pour les enfants', 'Chanson de cueilleuses de lentisques', and 'Chanson de la cueilleuse de pommes de terre'. The first movement, 'Chanson pour les enfants', is a playful and lighthearted song that features a simple melody and a lively rhythm. The lyrics, written by Stravinsky himself, are in French and describe the joys of childhood. The orchestration is light and delicate, with the use of pizzicato strings and woodwinds adding to the playful character of the piece. The second movement, 'Chanson de cueilleuses de lentisques', is a more somber and introspective song. The lyrics, also written by Stravinsky, describe the hard work of women picking lentiscus berries in the hot sun. The orchestration is sparse, with the use of solo strings and a mournful oboe solo adding to the melancholic mood of the piece. The final movement, 'Chanson de la cueilleuse de pommes de terre', is a lively and energetic song that features a fast-paced rhythm and a catchy melody. The lyrics, again written by Stravinsky, describe the hard work of women picking potatoes in the fields. The orchestration is lively and colorful, with the use of percussion and brass adding to the festive character of the piece. Overall, 'Petites Chansons (3), for voice & chamber orchestra Souvenir de mon enfance' is a charming and delightful work that showcases Stravinsky's skill as a composer. The use of simple melodies and playful rhythms, combined with the use of sparse and delicate orchestration, creates a unique and memorable sound that is both nostalgic and modern.

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