Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1904 - 1910

Average_duration

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6:17

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

"Le promenoir des deux amants" is a song cycle composed by Claude Debussy in 1910. The premiere of the work took place on May 5, 1910, at the Salle Érard in Paris, with the composer himself at the piano and Mary Garden as the soprano soloist. The cycle consists of six movements, each based on a poem by Paul Verlaine. The poems depict the story of two lovers who meet in a garden and spend the night together, only to part ways in the morning. The music reflects the sensuous and dreamlike quality of the poetry, with Debussy's signature use of impressionistic harmonies and delicate textures. The first movement, "Les cloches," sets the scene with the tolling of bells in the distance. The second movement, "Dans le jardin," describes the lovers' meeting in the garden, with the music evoking the rustling of leaves and the gentle breeze. The third movement, "Le faune," is a sensual and languid depiction of the lovers' passion, with the music building to a climax before subsiding into a dreamy coda. The fourth movement, "Paysage sentimental," is a melancholic reflection on the transience of love, with the music conveying a sense of longing and nostalgia. The fifth movement, "Les ingénus," is a playful and whimsical depiction of the lovers' innocence and naivety. The final movement, "Le promenoir des deux amants," is a tender and bittersweet farewell, with the music gradually fading away as the lovers part ways. Overall, "Le promenoir des deux amants" is a masterpiece of Debussy's late period, showcasing his mastery of impressionistic harmony and his ability to evoke complex emotions through music. The cycle is a testament to the enduring power of Verlaine's poetry and the timeless themes of love and loss.

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