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Chanson d'amour

Chanson d'Amour, composed by Gabriel Fauré in 1882, is a captivating French art song (mélodie) from his Opus 27. Set to a poem by Armand Silvestre, it beautifully captures the ecstasy of love with lyrics like "Every day I love you more." Fauré's elegant melody, accompanied by flowing piano, blends romantic lyricism with subtle impressionistic harmonies, showcasing his mastery of vocal music. Though imperfect as a live performance can be, I share with humility because of the love of song. #chanson #fauré #amour

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