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Aimer
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Aimer by César Franck — Lyrics
R. : J’entendais sa voix si touchante
Lorsque l’étoile au ciel montait,
À l’heure où la campagne chante,
À l’heure où la ville se tait.
Elle disait : aimons au bel âge où l’on aime.
Regrettons les moments perdus pour les amours ;
Les tendresses du cœur ont un charme suprême,
Rayon du ciel sur l’ombre de nos jours.
R.
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About Aimer
A tender French song from César Franck, Aimer is a solo aria ideal for a soprano voice. The text speaks of the joy and importance of love, particularly during youth. It urges listeners to embrace love as a divine gift, a powerful force that brings life and charm. The lyrics contrast the fleeting nature of earthly possessions with the enduring power of love, suggesting that to love is to truly live. The music, with its flowing melodic lines, perfectly captures the heartfelt sentiments of the text, making it a moving choice for recital or concert programming. It’s a piece that allows a singer to explore romantic expression and vocal colour.
