Honegger: Petite Chapelle Songs

Listova, Alexandra, Stamellou, Eleni Lydia

97644

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 president 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.

Works:

•Arthur Honegger: 3 Poèmes de Paul Fort, H.9: I. Le chasseur perdu en forêt
•Arthur Honegger: 3 Poèmes de Paul Fort, H.9: II. Cloche du soir
•Arthur Honegger: 3 Poèmes de Paul Fort, H.9: III. Chanson de fol
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poésies de Jean Cocteau, H.51: I. Le nègre
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poésies de Jean Cocteau, H.51: II. Locutions
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poésies de Jean Cocteau, H.51: III. Souvenirs d’enfance
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poésies de Jean Cocteau, H.51: IV. Ex-voto
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poésies de Jean Cocteau, H.51: V. Une danseuse
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poésies de Jean Cocteau, H.51: VI. Madame
•Arthur Honegger: 3 Chansons de la petite sirène, H.63: I. Chanson des sirènes
•Arthur Honegger: 3 Chansons de la petite sirène, H.63: II. Berceuse de la sirène
•Arthur Honegger: 3 Chansons de la petite sirène, H.63: III. Chanson de la poire
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poèmes d’Apollinaire, H.12: I. A la Santé
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poèmes d’Apollinaire, H.12: II. Clotilde
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poèmes d’Apollinaire, H.12: III. Automne
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poèmes d’Apollinaire, H.12: IV. Saltimbanques
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poèmes d’Apollinaire, H.12: V. L’Adieu
•Arthur Honegger: 6 Poèmes d’Apollinaire, H.12: VI. Les cloches
•Arthur Honegger: Chanson de Ronsard, H.54:
•Arthur Honegger: 2 chansons du ‘Miarka ou la fille à l’ourse’, H.124: I. Chanson de la route
•Arthur Honegger: 2 chansons du ‘Miarka ou la fille à l’ourse’, H.124: II. Chanson de l’eau
•Arthur Honegger: 4 Poèmes, H.7: I. Sur le basalte (André Fontaines)
•Arthur Honegger: 4 Poèmes, H.7: II. Petite chapelle (Jules Laforgue)
•Arthur Honegger: 4 Poèmes, H.7: III. L’Angelus du soir (Francis Jammes)
•Arthur Honegger: 4 Poèmes, H.7: IV. La mort passe (Archag Tchobanian)
•Arthur Honegger: Nature morte, H.11
•Arthur Honegger: 3 Psalms, H.144: I. Psalm XXXIV 28Arthur Honegger: 3 Psalms, H.144: II.Psalm CXL
•Arthur Honegger: 3 Psalms, H.144: III. Psalm CXXXVIII
•Arthur Honegger: 2 Romances sentimentales, H.171: I. Quand tu verras les hirondelles
•Arthur Honegger: 2 Romances sentimentales, H.171: II. Si le mal d’amour

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