"Clairières dans le ciel" (Clearings in the Sky) is a cycle of 13 songs.

Imagine these songs as a musical diary of love and loss. Boulanger used music to express the emotions inFrancis Jammes  poems, like a painter using colors to capture a mood.

Just like different colors evoke different feelings, Boulanger used different musical keys (like a special code) to represent joy, sadness, and hope. For example, she might use a bright, happy-sounding key when describing a joyful moment, and a darker, more somber key when portraying grief.

The music isn't just about beautiful melodies; it's about capturing the nuances of human emotion. Boulanger used techniques like sudden shifts in tempo or dissonant chords (which might sound a bit jarring) to reflect the characters' inner turmoil or the complexities of their feelings.

"Clairières dans le ciel" is a deeply personal work, a reflection of Boulanger's own life and her profound understanding of the human heart. It's a testament to her incredible talent and her ability to use music to express the deepest and most complex emotions.