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Publisher. Info.
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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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Navigation etc.
No. 2 was originally written for voice, clarinet, and harp; No. 3 was orchestrated by the composer.