Composer

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Nadia Boulanger

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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1:56

'J'ai frappé' is a vocal composition by Nadia Boulanger, a French composer, conductor, and music educator. The piece was composed in 1918 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of her collection of songs titled 'Trois Pièces' (Three Pieces). 'J'ai frappé' is a song for voice and piano, with lyrics by the French poet Maurice Maeterlinck. The piece is in the key of F minor and has a moderate tempo. The song is divided into three distinct sections, each with its own character and mood. The first section of the song is marked 'Andante espressivo' and is characterized by a melancholic and introspective mood. The piano accompaniment is sparse and delicate, providing a gentle backdrop for the singer's voice. The lyrics speak of a person knocking on a door, seeking entrance, but finding only silence and emptiness. The second section of the song is marked 'Allegro moderato' and is more lively and energetic than the first. The piano accompaniment is more complex and rhythmic, providing a sense of urgency and movement. The lyrics speak of a person wandering through a dark and mysterious forest, searching for a way out. The final section of the song is marked 'Andante espressivo' and returns to the melancholic mood of the first section. The piano accompaniment is once again sparse and delicate, and the lyrics speak of a person who has found their way out of the forest but is still lost and alone. Overall, 'J'ai frappé' is a haunting and evocative piece of music that showcases Boulanger's skill as a composer and Maeterlinck's talent as a poet. The piece is notable for its use of contrasting moods and textures, as well as its expressive and emotive vocal line.

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