adieux

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And the sixth movement works as a highlight reel from Kurtag’s career, since it incorporates both themes heard earlier in “Rückblick” as well as deep-cut pieces from his catalog, like “Les Adieux in Janaceks Manier.”

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2022

The brilliant young pianist zipped vivacissimamente through the final movement of Beethoven's "Les Adieux" sonata.

From Time Magazine Archive

I believe it was the Adieux du Cavalier...Suddenly, in the middle of the ballad, he perceived, close to the door, immovable and pale, the beautiful face of Lelia.

From Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Complete by Niecks, Frederick

Adieux were interchanged at the railway station, and many hopes as to future meetings were expressed, as well as satisfaction that chance had brought about a reunion so unexpected.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary

Adieux are spoken, the beautiful bay sparkles in the sunlight, and we bid a farewell to the land we may never see again.

From My Trip Around the World August, 1895-May, 1896 by Hunt, Eleonora