Lili Boulanger
Clairières dans le ciel (13)
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Composer:Lili BoulangerGenre:VocalStyle:Vocal MusicCompose Date:1913 - 1914Average_duration:33:03Movement_count:13Movement ....'Clairières dans le ciel (13)' is a song cycle composed by Lili Boulanger, a French composer who lived from 1893 to 1918. The cycle was composed between 1913 and 1917, and it premiered in Paris in 1919, a year after Boulanger's death. The cycle consists of thirteen songs, each of which sets a poem by the French poet Francis Jammes. The cycle is divided into three movements, with the first movement consisting of five songs, the second movement consisting of four songs, and the third movement consisting of four songs. The first movement is characterized by its use of modal harmonies and its exploration of different tonalities. The second movement is characterized by its use of chromatic harmonies and its exploration of different textures. The third movement is characterized by its use of polyphonic textures and its exploration of different rhythms. The cycle as a whole is characterized by its use of impressionistic harmonies and its exploration of different moods and emotions. Boulanger's music is often described as being highly expressive and deeply emotional, and this is certainly true of 'Clairières dans le ciel (13)'. The cycle is also notable for its use of unusual instrumental combinations, such as the combination of voice, piano, and violin in the song 'Parfois, je suis triste'. Overall, 'Clairières dans le ciel (13)' is a beautiful and deeply moving song cycle that showcases Boulanger's unique musical voice. Despite her tragically short life, Boulanger left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to inspire and move listeners today.More....
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Clearings in the Sky (13)
Elle était descendue au bas de la prairie (She had reached the low-lying meadow)
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Clearings in the Sky (13)
Elle était descendue au bas de la prairie (Au Maître Gabriel Fauré). Modéré -
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Clearings in the Sky (13)
Elle est gravement gaie (À ma petite Miki). Modéré, sans lenteur - Un peu plus lent
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Parfois, je suis triste (À Fernand Francell). Assez lent et assez libre - Plus animé - Plus animé encore - Tempo I - Un peu plus lent - Tempo I
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Clearings in the Sky (13)
Au pied de mon lit (À ma chère Maman). Sans lenteur - Agité - Tempo I
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Si tout ceci n'est qu'un pauvre rêve (À mon grand ami Mr Tito Ricordi). Assez lent -Plus vite - Un peu calmé - Vite - Lent
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Clearings in the Sky (13)
Les lilas qui avaient fleuri (À R. Plamondon). Sans lenteur - Plus lent
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Clearings in the Sky (13)
Deux ancolies (À mes chers Marthe et Richard Bouwens van der Boijen). Assez vite, souplement - Vite - Tempo I
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Par ce que j'ai souffert (À David Devries). Assez lent - Un peu animé - Un peu animé - Tempo I
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