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Calme des nuits, Op. 68, No. 1
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Calme des nuits, Op. 68, No. 1 by Camille Saint-Saëns — Lyrics
Calme des nuits, fraîcheur des soirs,
Vaste scintillement des mondes,
Grand silence des antres noirs
Vous charmez les âmes profondes.
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About Calme des nuits, Op. 68, No. 1
Camille Saint-Saëns's Calme des nuits, Op. 68, No. 1, is a charming SATB setting of a French secular poem. The text celebrates the profound beauty and solace found in nighttime tranquility, contrasting it with the fleeting appeal of sunlight and noise. It suggests that only the poet truly appreciates the allure of quietude and the contemplative spirit. Saint-Saëns masterfully captures this mood, crafting a piece that evokes a sense of gentle introspection and peaceful reflection. This French chanson offers a lovely opportunity for choirs to explore expressive vocal colors and a delicate harmonic language, suitable for concert programming.
