Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Cycle

Compose Date

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1904

Average_duration

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8:02

Movement_count

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3

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Claude Debussy's 'Fêtes galantes (3), Set II, L. 104' is a collection of three songs for voice and piano, composed in 1904. The set was premiered in Paris on May 22, 1904, with Mary Garden as the soprano and Debussy himself at the piano. The three movements of the set are titled 'Les ingénues', 'Le faune', and 'Colloque sentimental'. Each movement is based on a poem by Paul Verlaine, and the music reflects the dreamy, impressionistic style of Verlaine's poetry. The first movement, 'Les ingénues', is a playful and lighthearted song about two young girls who are in love with the same man. The music is characterized by its light, delicate piano accompaniment and the soprano's soaring vocal lines. The second movement, 'Le faune', is a more mysterious and sensual piece, inspired by the mythological creature of the same name. The music is marked by its sinuous, chromatic piano lines and the soprano's languid, seductive vocal melody. The final movement, 'Colloque sentimental', is a poignant and melancholy song about two former lovers who meet again after many years. The music is characterized by its haunting, modal harmonies and the soprano's plaintive vocal line. Overall, 'Fêtes galantes (3), Set II, L. 104' is a masterful example of Debussy's impressionistic style, with its emphasis on color, texture, and mood over traditional melody and harmony. The set remains a beloved and frequently performed work in the art song repertoire.

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