D'un Matin De Printemps

First set for violin and piano and then re-scored for full orchestra, D'un matin de printemps evokes a wealth of different characters. The music alternates between feelings of liveliness, joy, mystery, curiosity, contemplativeness, pain, and nuances in between. Above all, the work exudes a vibrant energy that hides the fact that its composer was mere months away from her death. D'un matin de printemps also clearly showcases Lili Boulanger's immense talent. The impact of the French symbolists is palpable, particularly given the usage of parallel harmonies and colorful orchestration one might expect from Debussy or Ravel. Also present are biting dissonances and bitonality that hint towards the coming shift away from tonal harmony. Boulanger's ability to combine these traditional and progressive techniques, mingled with her talent to convey vivid colors, leave us all wanting more and pondering that fateful question, "what if".