Chanson romanesque

Chanson romanesque (FR) Romanesque Song (with characteristics appropriate to those of a novel [Fr. roman], such as grandiose exploits). Ravel's etting (1932 / 33, Don Quichotte à Dulcinée #1) for voice and piano of a poem by Morand, originally destined for the 1932 film »Don Quichotte,« directed by G.W. Pabst (1885 – 1967), starring the Russian bass Fyodor Chaliapin (1873 – 1938) in the title role. The song is in guajira rhythm, and is dedicated to Robert Couzinou.