5 Pieces - 2 Flutes a Bec Soprano

Pour Flûtes à Bec en Ut (Ou Traversières) Luth (ou Clavecin) et Viole De Gambe-From the collection The Ancient Flute by Jean-Claude Veihlan Folie D?Espagne is a piece for Recorder and Lute Harpsichord or Viol. Initially part of the 'Second Book Of Pieces For The Viol' by Marin Marais this work contains 32 verses and requires advanced skills and technique (rapid rhythms accidentals).  It is based on ?The Follies Of Spain? in terms of tune theme and rhythms and this edition also includes the parts for the Flute alone. Marin Marais (1656-1728) was a French composer and master of the Viol. He wrote many pieces for the Viol some triopieces and some orchestras.  Jean-Claude Veihlan is a French musician and woodwind professor who recorded numerous pieces from famous composers. He transcribed many pieces that he adapted for the Recorder.

Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata, the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems.As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the 'Christmas Oratorio?), Bach reveals a special fondness for colourful orchestration, with two flutes, two oboes, three trumpets, timpani and strings, creating a splendid Baroque sound with a strikingly festive character.This edition is based on the thoroughly researched musical text from the 'New Bach Edition?.- Lavishly scored oratorio of a festive nature- Based on the 'New Bach Edition?- Bilingual foreword by Andreas Glöckner (Ger/Eng) / Orchestre