Sometimes an art song such as "A Chloris" hits me like a tonne of bricks. There's nothing overly dramatic about this song but at the same time, it is a passionate song. "A Chloris" captivates me from beginning to end. It soothes my soul and relaxes me. This piece is a rather new acquisition for me. I learned it recently; it wasn't something I had known for years. Reynaldo Hayn was a Venezuelan composer who brought something very unique to the realm of French Chanson. At the beginning of this song, he borrows the figured-bass theme from JS Bach's "Air on a G-string" and manages to create something new and fresh with this musical ingredient. Eventhough there are baroque elements to this song, this piece should not be performed lightly. It was composed in 1913, so the singer must rise to the challenge of providing emotion and beautiful legato phrasing. I sang "A Chloris" in E major, but if you are a tenor/soprano, then singing this song in the higher key of G major should definitely be your goal; and I hope to accomplish this with ease at my upcoming recital August 5th, 2017.