Composer

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Jacques Leguerney

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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6:17

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

"Poems (3) of Pierre de Ronsard" is a song cycle composed by Jacques Leguerney, a French composer, pianist, and conductor. The cycle was composed in 1948 and premiered the same year in Paris. The cycle consists of three movements, each based on a poem by Pierre de Ronsard, a French Renaissance poet. The first movement, "Mignonne, allons voir si la rose," is a lively and playful piece that captures the youthful spirit of Ronsard's poem. The music is characterized by its light and airy texture, with the piano providing a delicate accompaniment to the vocal line. The vocal melody is lyrical and expressive, with Leguerney's use of chromaticism adding a touch of melancholy to the overall mood of the piece. The second movement, "Quand vous serez bien vieille," is a more introspective and melancholic piece. The music is characterized by its slow and mournful tempo, with the piano providing a somber accompaniment to the vocal line. The vocal melody is haunting and expressive, with Leguerney's use of dissonance adding a sense of tension and unease to the overall mood of the piece. The third and final movement, "Cueillez dès aujourd'hui les roses de la vie," is a joyful and celebratory piece that captures the exuberance of Ronsard's poem. The music is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo, with the piano providing a lively accompaniment to the vocal line. The vocal melody is bright and cheerful, with Leguerney's use of major keys and diatonic harmonies adding a sense of optimism and hope to the overall mood of the piece. Overall, "Poems (3) of Pierre de Ronsard" is a beautiful and expressive song cycle that showcases Leguerney's skill as a composer. The cycle is characterized by its lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and delicate textures, and is a testament to the enduring power of Ronsard's poetry.

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