by Glenn T.
Member since:
May 12, 2007

Gabriel Faure

December 22, 2007 02:44 AM EST
views: 62 | comments: 8

gentle Requiem

Madeleine's Latin motets

rapturous Cantique

Comments: 8

John F Walter Dec 22, 2007, 3:04am EST
I have grown ecstatic with the music of Faure so many times. Wagner´s ¨chromatic harmony¨theory would not have been possible without Faure´s own teachings on harmony. Faure went to Germany and saw the operas of Wagner and did not become a follower, because his own musical ideas were there already in the German master´s.
You pinpointed moments of musical blessing for me in this set of allusions. Above all the Requiem--what majesty in its melodies, ¨the lullaby of death.¨
Cristina S. Dec 22, 2007, 5:56am EST
beautiful Glenn - music in words!
Curt L. Dec 22, 2007, 11:45am EST
Enrapturing, Glenn! Thank you! So glad you have crafted more of your brilliant Haiku!
Gerry Wass Dec 22, 2007, 1:26pm EST
More than the poetry benefits me, especially thanks to John's explanation, as I have never seen this name or heard his music. But it's still a lovely poem.
Kathryn E. Dec 22, 2007, 1:58pm EST
I love Faure, this is a beautiful Haiku.
Glenn T. Dec 25, 2007, 9:00pm EST
Thank you, John, Cristina, Curt, Gerry and Kathryn!

John, I am so pleased to hear of your admiration for Faure. I believe his "Requiem" is one of the finest pieces in the classical repertoire. The Latin motets also offer singing, beguiling beauty which transcends the temporal and scales the celestial. Hours after hearing these pieces, I stand in awe of Faure's pristine composition and elemental grace.

Cristina and Curt, you both encourage me with your positive and gracious remarks.

Gerry, I am so honored that you would take the time to read this and offer favorable insight as a writer.

Kathryn, I am impressed that you know Faure's work and am so grateful for your favorable review.
Wilma M. May 12, 2009, 7:29pm EDT
I'm always impressed by your haiku, Glenn. You haven't been posting many recently. Hopefully, you will start sharing more with us again.
Glenn T. May 22, 2009, 12:45am EDT

Thank you, Wilma, for your very kind words!  I have a large stack of photographs, some artwork and perhaps a dozen poems to post, but unfortunately I have been working on other projects at the moment.

There are some special posts from Mr. Bear and Mr. Meerkat coming up shortly, and you may be the one named in the dedication!

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