LâArlĂ©sienne
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L'Arlésienne is a play by Alphonse Daudet that premiered in 1872. The story follows a young man torn between two loves: a woman from the countryside and a seductive woman from Arles. Despite his affections, the woman from Arles proves unfaithful, leading the young man to despair and ultimately, suicide.
Georges Bizet composed incidental music for the play, which was not a success and closed after only 21 performances. Bizet later salvaged his music by arranging selections into two concert suites, the most famous movement being the "Farandole".1
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Georges BizetâŠmusic for Alphonse Daudetâs play LâArlĂ©sienne (1872), which is marked by a delicacy and tenderness quite new to his music. Besides the happiness of his marriage, which was crowned by the birth of a son in July of this same year, his letters show that he was deeply stirred byâŠ
Read MoreâŠmusic for Alphonse Daudetâs play LâArlĂ©sienne (1872), which is marked by a delicacy and tenderness quite new to his music. Besides the happiness of his marriage, which was crowned by the birth of a son in July of this same year, his letters show that he was deeply stirred byâŠ
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written to accompany Alphonse Daudetâs play of the same name, which premiered on October 1, 1872. The most famous movement is the âFarandole,â which sets a traditional Provençal tune against a light and playful dance melody, making deft use of polyphonic textures.
Read Morewritten to accompany Alphonse Daudetâs play of the same name, which premiered on October 1, 1872. The most famous movement is the âFarandole,â which sets a traditional Provençal tune against a light and playful dance melody, making deft use of polyphonic textures.
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