Lénore et autres ballades

The collection gathers haunting ballads that echo the restless spirits of 18th‑century Europe. Written in a lyrical, almost musical French, each piece blends mythic imagery with the intimate turmoil of its characters. The verses move from battlefield aftermath to quiet village streets, letting listeners feel the clash between public triumph and private despair.

In its opening tale, a young woman named Lénore waits anxiously for the return of her beloved Wilhelm, who vanished in a distant campaign. Her mother’s prayers clash with Lénore’s despair, and the night is broken by the sudden arrival of a horseman who may be the long‑lost lover. The scene balances fevered longing with a glimmer of hope, inviting the audience to imagine how love might survive amid war and loss.