Passion - Petra Berger (Reverie/Debussy)

Adaption : Reverie by Claude Debussy Production & Arrangement: Jeroen Englebert, Pim Koopman Lyrics: Paula Patricio Spotify: Song from Petra Berger’s album Mistress. The song tells the passionate relationship between artist Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel. Rodin, 24 years older, is her teacher and her great inspiration. Despite his marriage to his wife, Auguste is very adored and her love is reciprocated by him. It is impossible for the artists to hide their forbidden love from the outside world and it is talked about shame. Camille’s family turns their backs on her. After fifteen passionate years, their relationship cools down when Rodin decides to no longer cheat on his wife. Abandoned by her great love and her family, Camille is on the edge of the abyss. Her mental state deteriorates. She creates the most beautiful sculptures which she later completely destroys in a depres