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Description
French tenor Morgan Manifacier and pianist Corinne Penner bring The Musical World of Verlaine to Boston as part of an international tour marking the 130th anniversary of the poet’s death. Renowned for the lyricism and musicality of his verse, Verlaine inspired some of the greatest composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Through voice and piano, this intimate recital explores the remarkable dialogue between his poetry and music, with settings by Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Hahn, Poldowski, Tosti, and Britten. The program culminates with Gabriel Fauré’s La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61, one of the great masterpieces of French art song. Based on nine poems from Verlaine’s collection of the same name, the cycle traces an intimate journey through love, longing, and hope, bringing together the poet’s lyrical verse and Fauré’s expressive musical language. The evening will conclude with a wine reception and light refreshments.
Secondary Category
Visual & Performing Arts
Location
Ballroom at French Cultural Center
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