Composer

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Reynaldo Hahn

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Publication Date

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1955

Average_duration

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3:09

L'Amitié is a song cycle composed by Reynaldo Hahn, a Venezuelan-born French composer, in 1907. The premiere of the song cycle took place in Paris in the same year. The cycle consists of six songs, each of which is based on a poem by Théophile Gautier. The first song, "L'Amour captif," is a lively and playful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second song, "L'Heure exquise," is perhaps the most famous of the cycle. It is a slow and romantic piece that showcases Hahn's gift for melody and his ability to create a mood of intimacy and tenderness. The third song, "Infidélité," is a more dramatic piece that explores the theme of betrayal and the pain of lost love. The fourth song, "Venezia," is a lively and colorful piece that captures the spirit of the Italian city. The fifth song, "Le Printemps," is a joyful celebration of spring and the renewal of life. The final song, "L'Enamourée," is a haunting and melancholy piece that explores the theme of unrequited love. It is a fitting conclusion to the cycle, as it brings together many of the themes and moods that have been explored throughout the previous songs. Overall, L'Amitié is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Hahn's gift for melody and his ability to create a mood of intimacy and tenderness. The cycle is characterized by its lyrical melodies, its rich harmonies, and its sensitive and expressive use of the voice. It is a testament to Hahn's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the human heart.

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