〈古法國歌曲〉是柴可夫斯基創作的一首簡短而憂鬱迷人的小品，收錄於其《兒童曲集》（Album for the Young, Op. 39）中，出版於 1878 年。這套共 24 首的鋼琴小品原是為兒童所寫，展現了柴可夫斯基即使在簡單曲式中也能表現出豐富旋律與情感的天賦。〈古法國歌曲〉是其中最受喜愛的作品之一，帶有懷舊與抒情氣息，彷彿一首古老的法國民謠。
Piece Background
"Old French Song" is a charming and melancholic short piece composed by Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It is part of his collection Album for the Young, Op. 39, published in 1878. This set of 24 easy piano pieces was intended for children, showcasing Tchaikovsky's gift for melody and emotional expression even in simple forms. The "Old French Song" is one of the most beloved pieces from this collection, evoking a nostalgic and lyrical atmosphere reminiscent of an old French folk tune.
