George Enescu (1881–1955)

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George Enescu (1881–1955)

 

1. What do we need to know about this composer?

Possible answers . . .

  • Romanian composer whose vocal composition, Sept chansons de Clément Marot, evoke medieval sounds–modality with a distinctly French flavor.
  • Based on the poetry of a medieval poet.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.

Possible answers . . .

Sept chansons de Clément Marot

1. Estreines à Anne
2. Languir me fais
3. Aux damoyselles paresseuses d’escrire a leurs amys
4. Estrene de la rose
5. Present de couleur blanche
6. Changeons propos, c’est trop chanté d’amours
7. Du confict en douleur

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https://youtu.be/HIQw0vtrOc0
This selection is called: Sept chansons de Clément Marot “1. Estreines à Anne”
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This selection is called: Sept chansons de Clément Marot “2. Languir me fais”

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This selection is called: Sept chansons de Clément Marot “3. Aux damoyselles paresseuses d’escrire a leurs amis”

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This selection is called: Sept chansons de Clément Marot “4. Estrene de la rose”

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This selection is called: Sept chansons de Clément Marot “5. Present de couleur blanche”

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This selection is called: Sept chansons de Clément Marot “6. Changeons propos, c’est trop chanté d’amours”

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This selection is called: Sept chansons de Clément Marot “7. Du confict en douleur”

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