La Chanson du pêcheur (Lamento)

La Chanson du pêcheur (Lamento) (FR) The Song of the Fisherman (Lament). Fauré's setting (1872, Op. 4, #1) for voice and piano of the poem »Lamento-La Chanson du pêcheur« (1837), from Poésies diverses (1833 / 38) by Gautier. Originally published in a revue, and titled »Sur la mer« (On the Sea), the poem was accompanied by music by Monpou (1804 – 1845) and an illustration by Nanteuil (1813 – 1873). Gautier's annotation, written during his trip to Venice (See Venise), reads: » Soon everything…