Who's behind the notes? Discover Lili Boulanger: The Pioneering French Composer
"Reflets" is a mélodie by Lili Boulanger, composed in 1914 to a poem by Belgian symbolist writer Maurice Maeterlinck. This art song showcases Boulanger's impressionistic style with rich harmonies and delicate textures that reflect the poetic imagery. As one of the few works completed before her untimely death at age 24, it demonstrates the remarkable talent of the first woman to win the prestigious Prix de Rome composition prize. The piece features the characteristic fluidity and color typical of French art song of the early 20th century.