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Sous Bois, translating to “Undergrowth” or “Forest Floor”, was written when Lili Boulanger was just eighteen. The original poem, written by Philippe Gille, describes two lovers as they walk through the forest, reminiscing on the beauty of the nature before them and its finitude. Boulanger’s piano writing depicts bird-like gestures under a transcendent and undulating…
Born into a musical family in Paris, Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) was described as a child prodigy by Gabriel Fauré when he noticed she had perfect pitch at only two years old. Despite her fragile health after contracting bronchial pneumonia at a young age, she pursued private music education and created a significant body of vocal and instrumental works. In 1913, Lili became the first woman to win the Prix de Rome with her cantata “Faust et Hélène”. After Lili’s untimely death at 24, her sister Nadia established a composition prize in Lili’s honour, ensuring her sister’s legacy endured as one of history’s greatest female composers.
Sous Bois, translating to “Undergrowth” or “Forest Floor”, was written when Lili Boulanger was just eighteen. The original poem, written by Philippe Gille, describes two lovers as they walk through the forest, reminiscing on the beauty of the nature before them and its finitude. Boulanger’s piano writing depicts bird-like gestures under a transcendent and undulating accompaniment, whilst the original SATB parts have been arranged for wind quintet.
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