Les nuits d'été for Solo Voice and Orchestra

Original version.

BA 5784-90: Vocal score (original keys, with alternatives of 2) and 3) in higher keys).

• 1: Villanelle A major (mezzo-soprano or tenor voice).
• 2: Le spectre de la rose B major (contralto voice; alternative provided in D major for high voice).
• 3: Sur les lagunes F minor (baritone or contralto or soprano voice; alternative provided in G minor for high voice).
• 4: Absence F sharp minor (mezzo-soprano or tenor voice).
• 5: Au cimetière D major (tenor voice).
• 6: L’îsle inconnue D major (tenor voice).

Full scores and parts available for hire contain both versions of2) and 3) enabling the complete song cycle to be performed in concert by a single vocalist.