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Attente
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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Attente by Lili Boulanger — Lyrics
Mon âme a joint ses mains étranges
À l'horizon de mes regards;
Exaucez mes rêves épars
Entre les lèvres de vos anges!
En attendant sous mes yeux las,
Et sa bouche ouverte aux prières
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About Attente
This beautiful unison setting of a French text by Lili Boulanger offers a moment of quiet introspection, perfect for a thoughtful recital or a moment of reflective stillness. The evocative poetry speaks of a soul reaching out, of dreams and prayers offered into the distance, seeking solace and peace. Boulanger’s music, though setting words of longing and anticipation, often finds a delicate and nuanced beauty. This art song, for a single voice, allows the expressive quality of the French language and the composer's sensitive melodic line to shine through, creating an intimate and moving experience for both singer and listener.
