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Poulenc, Francis : Les soirees de Nazelles(Preambule, 8 Variations, Cadene, Final)

Work Overview

Music ID : 1480
Composition Year:1930 
Publication Year:1937
First Publisher:Durand
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:29 min 05 sec
Copyright:Under Copyright Protection

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Author : Inada, Saeko

Last Updated: October 1, 2008
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

A work dedicated to the memory of "Aunt Lénaard." Composition began in 1930 and was completed in 1936, the year after her death. The work as a whole consists of a Prelude, eight Variations, a Cadenza, and a Finale. The central eight variations are not variations based on a theme; rather, they were compiled from Poulenc's improvisations performed during his attendance at Aunt Lénaard's salon in Nazelles, and each is a musical "portrait" depicting the individuals present at that evening. They bear the following titles:

  • Variation 1. Extreme Prudence
  • Variation 2. Heart in Hand
  • Variation 3. Frankness and Caution
  • Variation 4. Further Reflection
  • Variation 5. The Charm of Persuasion
  • Variation 6. Self-Satisfaction
  • Variation 7. The Taste of Misfortune
  • Variation 8. The Alarm of Old Age

It should be noted that Virginie Lénaard, though referred to as "aunt," was not a blood relative of Poulenc. However, their families had a close relationship, and the fact that he purchased a house in Noizay in 1927, not far from her residence, indicates their intimate connection.

Writer: Inada, Saeko

Movements (11)

Preambule

Total Performance Time: 3 min 25 sec 

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Le comble de la distinction

Total Performance Time: 1 min 20 sec 

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Le cœur sur la main

Total Performance Time: 3 min 05 sec 

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La desinvolture et la discretion

Total Performance Time: 1 min 15 sec 

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La suite dans les idees

Total Performance Time: 2 min 15 sec 

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Le charme enjoleur

Total Performance Time: 2 min 50 sec 

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Le contentement de soi

Total Performance Time: 1 min 10 sec 

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Le goût du malheur

Total Performance Time: 5 min 50 sec 

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L’alerte vieillesse

Total Performance Time: 1 min 15 sec 

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Cadence

Total Performance Time: 2 min 00 sec 

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Final

Total Performance Time: 4 min 40 sec 

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