Jean Cras (1879-1932)
Nationality:
French
Born: May 22, 1879, Brest Died: September 14, 1932, Brest (age 53)
Quatre petites pièces
(for violin and piano)
| I. | Air varé | ||
| II. | Habañera | ||
| III. | Evocation | ||
| IV. | Epologue |
Composed:
1926-1929 (age 46-50)
Related Composers
Henri Duparc (1848-1933)
Teacher
Nationality:
French
Born: January 21, 1848, Paris Died: February 12, 1933, Mont-de-Marsan (age 85)
glossary
- Air [Fr], Air [E], Ayre [E], Aire, Aria [I]—Song. Traditionally indicates a piece of melodic or vocal nature as opposed to one of dance-like character (i.e. in form or rhythm). An aria typically refers to a formalized song within an opera context for one or more voice
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- epilogue, epilogo [I]—coda, musical conclusion, final thought; opposite of prologue
- Habanera—genre of popular 19th century Cuban dance music with a characteristic set of rhythms. It made its way into classical music though French composers such as Bizet and Ravel and is found throughout popular 20th century music including ragtime and jazz. wiki.