THE CHILD AS DEPICTED BY LEADING COMPOSERS AND POETS

In the realm of art music, the child as a subject holds a distinct place. The body of work dedicated to this theme emerged primarily in the 19th century, as an outgrowth of Romantic sensibility. Across all peoples and cultures, the most universal type of song is the lullaby. Many composers have written melodic lullabies—the most well-known today being the one by Brahms. Particularly original is the sardonic and unsettling lullaby by Britten, composed for lively children who resist sleep and exhaust their parents. The issue of infant mortality appears to have deeply concerned various composers, including Schubert, Mahler, Massenet, and Rachmaninoff, among others. Childhood memories and innocence served as inspiration for composers such as Bellini, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Mussorgsky, while the natural needs and whims of an infant were uniquely lampooned by the satirical pen of Rossini. Through the cry of a child, Debussy expressed his outrage and anguish regarding the atrocities of the First World War. The theme of childhood also resonated with Greek composers—such as Kalomiris, Lambelet, Spathis, Evangelatos, Sisilianos, etc—striking a sensitive chord within them. The concert will feature representative works for voice and piano by prominent international and Greek composers who drew inspiration from the theme of childhood.

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