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Au bord de l'eau, Op 8 No. 1
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
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Au bord de l'eau, Op 8 No. 1 by Gabriel Fauré — Lyrics
S'asseoir tous deux au bord du flot qui passe
Le voir passer,
Tous deux s'il glisse un nuage en l'espace,
Le voir glisser,
À l'horizon s'il fume un toit de chaume
Le voir fumer,
Aux alentours si quelque fleur embaume
S'embaumer.
Entendre au pied du saule où l'eau murmure
L'eau murmurer,
Ne pas sentir tant que ce rêve dure
Le temps durer,
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About Au bord de l'eau, Op 8 No. 1
Fauré's Au bord de l'eau is a song of exquisite intimacy, perfectly capturing the serene beauty of its text. The high solo voice floats over a gently flowing accompaniment, mirroring the passing water and clouds described in the lyrics. As the poem unfolds, so does the music, from the simple observation of nature to a deeper contemplation of love's enduring power. The melody unfolds with Fauré's characteristic elegance, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that shuns the world's worries. This French mélodie, set to a text of profound and simple devotion, invites the listener into a moment of shared peace and unwavering affection. It is a perfect choice for a recital looking for a piece of tender sentiment and refined musicality.
