Dear Jameson,
I don't know the Peeters one, but "Chanson Epique" by Ravel, although not intended for organ, could sound interesting.
Tempo molto moderato. Beautiful line up to high F sustained. The style is almost liturgical (method, contre-point). This melody compares the beloved to the Virgin Marie with an innocence recalling the song of Mélisande. The construction in ark integrates the three irregular stanzas of the poem in a continuous movement. Poem written by Paul Morand. Music written in 1932-1933, it is the last work of Ravel. The three songs have been published simultaneously for piano and orchestra.
You could also try "Psaume XXXIV" ("Jamais ne cesserai de magnifier le Seigneur"). Written for piano and voice during winter 1940-1941, it reflects the darkest hours of German occupation. Based on a David's Psalm translated into French by Théodore de Bèze, great figure of the Reform Movement in Geneva, Switzerland. The two last Psalms are naturally more for tenor than baritone.
Also, "Priez pour Paix" by Poulenc (1938) on poetry by Charles d'Orléans. There are two different keys published (low in Bflat, and high in D). The latter one is more for a baritone.
Ravel, Honegger, Poulenc (you could also add excerpts of Faure's and Durufle's Requiem)... that is a superb combination of French music. Send me a tape of the recital !
Enjoy,
Gilles Denizot baritone - voice teacher European Assistant of Maestro David L. Jones (NYC) http://gillesdenizot.com
----- Original Message ----- From: j. linville To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 5:45 AM Subject: [vocalist] Baritone and Organ for Recital
senior in high school and am looking for pieces for baritone and organ to include on my recital this fall. Two that I am considering are Speculum Vitae by Flor Peeters and Chanson Epique (Don Quichotte) by Maurice Ravel.
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