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Complainte

Louis Sardain

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration1:51
Notes453

Description

"Complainte" (Lament) is a short character piece by Louis Sardain, a French composer about whom little biographical detail survives. As the title suggests, it centers on a plaintive melody, written in the expressive idiom typical of 19th-century salon piano music. Though modest in scale, it calls for a singing, expressive touch.

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About the Composer

Louis Sardain

Little widely available biographical information exists for Louis Sardain. This site includes his piece 'Complainte' ('Lament'), whose title suggests a melancholic, expressive character, likely from a French-speaking background.

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