Arthur Honegger: Petite Chapelle Songs

Arthur Honegger (1892–1955) was a Swiss composer associated with the French musical movement Les Six. Known for his eclectic style, he blended elements of French impressionism, German romanticism, and modernist techniques. While Honegger is best known for his orchestral works, such as Pacific 231 and Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher, his vocal compositions show a more intimate and lyrical side of his artistry. Honegger’s songs reflect his deep sensitivity to poetry and text, setting works by prominent French poets like Paul Fort and Jean Cocteau. His melodies for voice and piano exhibit rich harmonic textures and expressive phrasing, demonstrating both refinement and emotional depth. Unlike his orchestral pieces, which can be complex and rhythmically driven, his songs favor clarity and directness, allowing the poetry to shine through. Greek soprano Eleni Lydia Stamellou was Prize Winner at the Ferruccio Tagliavini Competition in Austria, with Dame Joan Sutherland as the presi- dent of the jury. She subsequently attended masterclasses given by Teresa Berganza, Edda Moser and Christa Ludwig. She sang in opera productions with Music Aeterna conducted by Teodor Currentzis. Her specialization is Renaissance/Baroque and Contemporary Music. She sang in productions of Berio and Hersant.

1: Le Chasseur Perdu En Forêt
2: Cloche Du Soir
3: Chanson De Fol
4: Le Nègre
5: Locutions
6: Souvenirs D'enfance
7: Ex-voto
8: Une Danseuse
9: Madame
10: Chanson Des Sirènes
11: Berceuse De La Sirène
12: Chanson De La Poire
13: A La Santé
14: Clotilde
15: Automne
16: Saltimbanques
17: L'adieu
18: Les Cloches
19: Chanson De Ronsard, H54
20: Chanson De La Route
21: Chanson De L'eau
22: Sur Le Basalte
23: Petite Chapelle
24: L'Angelus Du Soir
25: La Mort Passe
26: Nature Morte, H11
27: Psalm XXXIV
28: Psalm CXL
29: Psalm CXXXVIII
30: Quand Tu Verras Les Hirondelles
31: Si Le Mal D'amour

Composer: Arthur Honegger

Number of Discs: 1

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