Leduc PUIG-roget H. - Quatre Ballades Françaises - Voix et Piano
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Summary of This Score
Composed in 1934 and dedicated to Henri Busser, counterpoint professor at the Conservatoire de Paris, the Four French Ballads reveal the unique voice of Henriette Roget (1910-1992), a young composer and organist then in full bloom. This collection is based on the poetry of Paul Fort (1872-1960), nicknamed by Mistral "the cicada of the North," whose French Ballads blend a popular sentiment, creative fantasy, and great rhythmic flexibility.
Paul Fort's world, close to Verlaine, Mallarmé, and Apollinaire, offers an ideal ground for a composer wary of bravura effects and grandiloquence. Here, expression arises from a naturally singing line, a keen listening to the text's inflections, and restrained emotion, always closely aligned with the word.
The cycle brings together four pieces: "Le Bonheur", "Il nous faut aimer sur terre", "Si le bon dieu l'avait voulu", and "Le Diable dans la nuit". Through these tableaux, the music conveys "the beating of hearts" and "the vibrations of light" with delicacy and clarity, aiming to touch an intimate depth without ever forcing the effect.
This score is intended for those seeking a French melody of great modesty, ideal for enriching a vocal program focused on poetry, phrasing, and nuance. Each ballad presents itself as an expressive crystal: an inner song, precise and deeply evocative.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Henriette Roget | Language | French |
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces are included in Quatre Ballades Françaises by Henriette Roget?
The collection includes four songs: "Le Bonheur," "Il nous faut aimer sur terre," "Si le bon dieu l'avait voulu," and "Le Diable dans la nuit."
Is this sheet music written for voice and piano?
The edition is designed for voice and piano, as indicated by the title. It belongs to the classical French art song repertoire.
Which texts are set to music in this cycle?
The four ballads are based on poems by Paul Fort, born in 1872 and died in 1960. His poetry combines a popular sentiment with great rhythmic flexibility. The vocal writing is closely aligned with the inflections of the text.
What is the composition date of the Four French Ballads?
The composition dates from 1934 and the cycle is dedicated to Henri Busser, who was then a counterpoint professor at the Conservatoire de Paris.
Is the sheet music in French?
The indicated language is French. The collection emphasizes phrasing, nuance, and a naturally lyrical vocal line.
