Composer

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Reynaldo Hahn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1901

Average_duration

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16:45

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Reynaldo Hahn's 'Venezia' is a song cycle composed in 1900, with lyrics by Paul Verlaine. The premiere of the work took place in Paris in the same year. The cycle consists of six movements, each of which is a musical interpretation of a different poem by Verlaine. The first movement, 'San Luca', is a lively and energetic piece that captures the bustling atmosphere of the San Luca district in Venice. The second movement, 'La Biondina in Gondoleta', is a more subdued and melancholic piece that tells the story of a blonde woman in a gondola. The third movement, 'L'avertissement', is a warning to the listener to be careful of the dangers of love. The fourth movement, 'Sopra l'acqua indormenzada', is a dreamy and ethereal piece that evokes the peacefulness of the Venetian canals at night. The fifth movement, 'L'heure exquise', is perhaps the most famous of the cycle. It is a romantic and tender piece that celebrates the beauty of a perfect moment in time. The final movement, 'D'un matin de printemps', is a joyful and optimistic piece that celebrates the arrival of spring. Overall, 'Venezia' is a work that captures the essence of Venice through its music and poetry. Hahn's music is characterized by its lyricism and sensitivity, which perfectly complement Verlaine's evocative and atmospheric poetry. The cycle is a testament to the enduring appeal of Venice as a source of inspiration for artists and musicians.

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