Composer

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Charles Martin Loeffler

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Average_duration

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20:39

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Charles Martin Loeffler's 'Quatre poèmes, Op. 5' is a song cycle composed for voice and piano. The cycle was composed in 1906 and premiered on January 22, 1907, in Paris, France. The four movements of the cycle are titled 'La Mort de Tintagiles,' 'Les Elfes,' 'Sérénade,' and 'Le Son du cor s'afflige vers les bois.' The first movement, 'La Mort de Tintagiles,' is based on a play by Maurice Maeterlinck. The music is dark and mournful, reflecting the tragic death of the character Tintagiles. The piano accompaniment is sparse and haunting, with the voice soaring above it in a lament. The second movement, 'Les Elfes,' is a whimsical and playful piece. The music is light and airy, with a delicate piano accompaniment that evokes the fluttering of fairy wings. The voice dances above the piano, singing of the mischievous and elusive elves. The third movement, 'Sérénade,' is a romantic and tender piece. The music is lush and lyrical, with a flowing piano accompaniment that supports the soaring voice. The lyrics speak of love and devotion, and the music reflects the passion and tenderness of the words. The final movement, 'Le Son du cor s'afflige vers les bois,' is a haunting and atmospheric piece. The music is dark and brooding, with a mournful piano accompaniment that sets the mood. The voice sings of the sound of a horn echoing through the woods, and the music evokes the eerie and mysterious atmosphere of the forest. Overall, 'Quatre poèmes, Op. 5' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Loeffler's skill as a composer. The music is rich and expressive, with a range of moods and emotions that reflect the different themes of the four movements. The cycle is a testament to Loeffler's ability to create music that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

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