Composer

:

Gabriel Fauré

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1894

Publication Date

:

1896

Average_duration

:

4:30

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

Gabriel Fauré's 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 83' is a collection of two songs composed in 1904. The premiere of the songs took place on January 26, 1905, in Paris. The two songs in the collection are 'Les roses d'Ispahan' and 'Le secret.' 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 piano accompaniment and a soaring vocal line. The song is in the key of F-sharp major and has a moderate tempo. The melody is lyrical and expressive, with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The second song, 'Le secret,' is a setting of a poem by the French poet Armand Silvestre. The poem tells the story of a secret love affair between two people. Fauré's music captures the intimacy and secrecy of the poem, with a hushed piano accompaniment and a whispered vocal line. The song is in the key of E-flat major and has a slow tempo. The melody is haunting and mysterious, with a sense of tension and passion. Both songs in the collection showcase Fauré's mastery of melody and harmony. The piano accompaniments are rich and expressive, providing a lush backdrop for the vocal lines. The songs are also notable for their use of chromaticism and modulations, which add depth and complexity to the music. Overall, 'Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 83' is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that showcases Fauré's skill as a composer.

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