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Après un Rêve, Op. 7, No. 1
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons, Art songs
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Après un Rêve, Op. 7, No. 1 by Gabriel Fauré — Lyrics
Dans un sommeil que charmait ton image
Je rêvais le bonheur, ardent mirage,
Tes yeux étaient plus doux, ta voix pure et sonore,
Tu rayonnais comme un ciel éclairé par l'aurore;
Tu m'appelais et je quittais la terre
Pour m'enfuir avec toi vers la lumière,
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About Après un Rêve, Op. 7, No. 1
This exquisite French art song by Gabriel Fauré, Op. 7, No. 1, offers a tender reflection on a beautiful dream. Sung by a solo soprano, the piece is ideal for moments of reflection or intimate concert programming. The text describes a blissful dream of happiness, where the beloved's eyes are soft and their voice pure, radiating like the dawn. The dreamer is called away from earth towards a radiant light, with heavens opening to reveal divine splendors. However, the song concludes with a poignant awakening from these dreams, a lament for their loss, and a plea for the mysterious night to return its illusions. The rich emotional arc makes it a compelling choice for expressive vocal performance.
