Langue : Français
Between the late 19th century and the early 1960s, French music experienced a Golden Age during which the flute played a prominent role: this age-old instrument played by fauns and shepherds spun numerous arabesques whose sensuous contours seemed to celebrate 'the mysterious connections between nature and the imagination' (Debussy). It was therefore quite tempting to draw on the rich catalogue of French works from the Editions Leduc and Heugel and put together this collection of pieces for flautists in the fourth year of study and up. It's simply impossible to resist the compelling lyricism that floats up from such celebrated pages as Fauré's Sicilienne or the Pièce en forme de Habanera, a composition by Ravel superbly transcribed by Theodore Doney. Philippe Gaubert's Orientale and Sicilienne ' two bestsellers ' are also included. Original pieces, such as the Aria for flute and piano by Roussel, rub shoulders with delightful arrangements, such as the one by Marcel Moyse based on Jacques Ibert's gentle Histoires, or the successful adaptation of Hahn's À Chloris; while famous pieces ' like Debussy's Le Petit Nègre ' nestle against a few rare gems (Pierné, Bozza) that are utterly charming.
SKU: HL.14021532
9.0x12.0x0.172 inches.
A collection of simplified versions of Mozart's original compositions arranged for solo piano. The succession of pieces do not correspond to an increasing technical level but offers the discovery of the author's musical repertoire. The accompanying CD (CD audio and CD-rom) allows the pianist to listen to each composition and hear the interpretation suggested. Suitable for pianists grades 3-5 standard. (CD-rom is compatible for PC and Mac).
SKU: FZ.6223
ISBN 9790230662239. 24.00 x 33.00 cm inches.
This facsimile of an original by Joseph Bodin de Boismortier is part of our French classical music collection. XVe oeuvre contenant VI concertos pour 5 flutes-traversieres ou autres instruments sans basse. On peut aussi les jouer avec une basse. Edition : Paris, l'Auteur, Boivin, 1727. Presentation de Jean Saint-Arroman : Hints on reading the score. Three separate volumes : flutes 1 et 2 - flutes 3 et 4 - flute 5 (figures for eventual realisation on the harpsichord). This famous work is for an ensemble of 5 flutes, a rare combination. The writing is frequently Italian in style. Note that the composer also envisaged performance by other melodic instruments the work may therefore be played by 5 violins, 5 oboes or 5 recorders. Collection supervised by the musicologist Jean Saint-Arroman, professor at the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique et de Danse of Paris and at the CEFEDEM Ile de France (Training Centre for Music Teachers). He is the author of the majority of our prefaces and has also been involved in library searches. Facsimile of a copy in the National Library of Paris (France). Anne Fuzeau Classique propose period copies of classical music scores.
SKU: LM.VV250
ISBN 9790560052502.
ANON YME : Heiduckentanz (quatuor) - Death and the lady (quatuor) - BEETHOVEN : Andante (quatuor) - CORELLI : Concerto pour la nuit de Noel (quatuor) - MOZART : Divertimento (trio) - Adagio (trio avec flute alto) - Menuet (trio avec flute alto) - GURLITT : Les chasseurs (trio avec flute alto) - HAUSSMANN : Intrada (trio) - Danse (quintette) - LULLY : Menuet extr. Bourgeois gentilhomme (quintette) - PEZEL : Intrada (trio) - GRETRY : Marche des Janissaires (trio) - TRADITIONNEL : House of the rising sun (trio) - Quand le marin (trio) - Dans les gardes francaises (trio) - Chant bohemien (trio) - Nobody knows the trouble l've seen (quartuor).