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Sheet Music
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Paris: Salabert, 1947. Plate E.A.S. 14853.
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| Copyright
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| Misc. Notes
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Reprinted in Salabert album Melodies et Chansons.
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General Information
| Work Title
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4 Chansons pour voix grave
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| Alternative. Title
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4 Songs for Low Voice
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| Composer
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Honegger, Arthur
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| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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H 184
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| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IAH 7
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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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4 songs:
- La douceur de tes yeux
- Derrière Murcie en fleurs
- Un grand sommeil noir
- La terre les eaux va buvant
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1940-45
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| First Performance.
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1944-05-21 in Paris, Salle du Conservatoire (Nos. 2, 3 and 4)
- Ginette Guillamat (voice), Pierre Sancan (piano)
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| First Publication.
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1947
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| Librettist
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Various
- Archag Tchobanian (1889-1954)
- William Aguet (1892-1965)
- Paul Verlaine (1844-96)
- Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85)
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| Language
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French
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| Dedication
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Various
- Elsa Cavelti (1907-2001)
- Madeleine Martinetti (?)
- Éliette Schenneberg (1908-48)
- André Gensac (?)
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| Average DurationAvg. Duration
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5 minutes
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| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Early 20th century
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| Piece Style
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Modern
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| Instrumentation
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voice, piano
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No. 2 was originally written for voice, clarinet, and harp; No. 3 was orchestrated by the composer.
