Ernest Chausson (January 20, 1855 – June 10, 1899) was a French composer. Read Full Bio ↴Ernest Chausson (January 20, 1855 – June 10, 1899) was a French composer.
His work is commonly divided into three periods, the first of which is dominated by Massenet and exhibits fluid and elegant melodies. The second period dating from 1886 is marked by a more dramatic character, benefitting by his contacts with the artistic milieux in which he moved. The third period dates from his father's death in 1894 and was influenced by his reading of the symbolist poets and Russian literature, particularly Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, and Tolstoy.
His work shows the influence of Massenet, Franck, Richard Wagner, and Johannes Brahms. His compositional style bridges the gap between Massenet and Franck and the later generation of French composers such as Claude Debussy.
He is primarily noted for his many songs; his orchestral output was comparatively small. Surviving works include a Symphony in B flat major, Poème for violin and orchestra (an important piece in the violin repertoire) and Poème de l'amour et de la mer for voice and orchestra.
His work is commonly divided into three periods, the first of which is dominated by Massenet and exhibits fluid and elegant melodies. The second period dating from 1886 is marked by a more dramatic character, benefitting by his contacts with the artistic milieux in which he moved. The third period dates from his father's death in 1894 and was influenced by his reading of the symbolist poets and Russian literature, particularly Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, and Tolstoy.
His work shows the influence of Massenet, Franck, Richard Wagner, and Johannes Brahms. His compositional style bridges the gap between Massenet and Franck and the later generation of French composers such as Claude Debussy.
He is primarily noted for his many songs; his orchestral output was comparatively small. Surviving works include a Symphony in B flat major, Poème for violin and orchestra (an important piece in the violin repertoire) and Poème de l'amour et de la mer for voice and orchestra.
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Chanson perpétuelle Op. 37
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Bernard Parret
Oui, c'est un grand compositeur, trop longtemps négligé. Heureusement grâce à des artistes comme ceux présents dans cet enregistrement, nous pouvons (re)découvrir cette musique infiniment sensuelle. Merci du fond du coeur.
Christiaan d'Hooghe
So very beautiful sung. Love this clip! Great musicians. 🌹💖
lmh92
Oeuvre bouleversante et interprétation très émouvante ! Merci !
Shu-Mei Weng
Very touching voice. Beautiful with the orchestra.
Francisco Ferrer Galiana
Exquisita música y voz.¡¡
herve gilles
Enfin une interprétation ou la chanteuse attache une véritable importance au texte. Merci car la musique de Chausson est scandaleusement délaissée. Ce qui fait que pour beaucoup croient que la musique française å l'extrême fin du 19eme siècle c'était soit léger et élégant soit annonçant vaguement l'impressionnisme alors que la majorité des œuvres composées étaient dans la lignée de Franck, c'est å dire très tendues, pleines de surprises tonales... d'une complexité d'ecriture en particulier harmonique dépassant de loin l'école allemande qui globalement demeurait (à l'exception de l'évolution de Wagner) largement et sagement dans la lignée de Brahms.
vandermander sophie
Tout à fait d'accord avec Hervé Gilles... La supposée "élégance" de la musique française de l'époque, n'empêche pas sa force de passion, sa richesse, sa puissance. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'être bestial pour être percutant... La musique Française ravit le coeur et l'esprit. Et rappelons nous qu'au début du XX° siècle, elle était le phare musical de l'époque. Dindy, Franck, Fauré, Debussy, Ravel, on aidé à éclore les talents qui les suivent...
Nela
Merci pour avoir mis à votre répertoire cet air magnifique et si peu connu à notre époque ; belle interprétation. Bravo à votre quatuor. Un moment magique.
Armel Dupas
Magnifique ! Quel toucher incroyable.
clint clint
Bravo !