Claude Debussy: Syrinx: Flute: Instrumental Work

Solo Bass Clarinet-Claude Debussy's Syrinx for Bass Clarinet. Despite being written originally for Flute this transcription of Syrinx by Helen Paskins works beautifully for the Bass Clarinet; the timbre of theinstrument really resonates with the haunting melancholy of the melody. 'Syrinx was written in 1913 by Debussy for the flute as incidental music to Gabriel Mourey's play Psyché. It was first performed by anddedicated to Louis Fleury. It has become a staple of the flute repertoire and subsequently of the solo classical saxophone repertoire too. It works beautifully on the bass clarinet; the timbre of the instrument really resonateswith the haunting melancholy of the melody.  The story of Syrinx is from classical mythology and has inspired many wonderful works of art literature and music. It tells of a beautiful and chaste nymph who istransformed into water reeds that sing sweetly in the breeze as she attempts to escape the amorous advances of the Greek God Pan. Pan on hearing the enchanting melody of the reeds cuts them down to make pan pipes therebyunwittingly killing his love but keeping her with him forever.  For flautists Syrinx and the French flute tradition have played an important role in inspiring players to find and explore the full palette ofethereal and evocative tone colours. The subtle flexibility with which it is possible to craft the sound is a feature of wonderful flute playing today and from which I feel there is much we bass clarinettists can learn.' -Helen Paskins 2015 

Cette pièce pour flûte seule fut composée en 1913, et publiée par les éditions Jobert en 1927, soit près de dix ans après la mort de Claude Debussy.A l'origine elle était intitulée Flûte de Pan et servait de musique de scène à un spectacle théâtral, Psyché, de Gabriel Mourey.Le titre Syrinx vient du nom d'une nymphe aimée du dieu Pan qui la fit périr en la poursuivant et qui, après qu'elle fut métamorphosée en roseau, imagina et confectionna, à partir des tiges du roseau, l'instrument qui porte son nom.Dans l'oeuvre du compositeur, ce lamento funèbre est à rapprocher des nombreuses oeuvres hantées par des faunes (Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, Fêtes galantes, thème du pâtre de La Boîte à joujoux, et Pour invoquer Pan, des Epigraphes antiques). / Flûte Traversière

This delightful work by Debussy is a welcome edition to the flautists repertoire.

Classical Solos for flute complements Clardy’s two volumes of Classical Duets. Included are short biographies of the seven composers represented, along with performance suggestions for each piece. Flutists will recognize the must-have repertoire works, such as the Johann Sebastian Bach’s Partita in A minor, Kuhlau Divertissement No. 1 in G and Debussy’s Syrinx, which is otherwise available in the U.S. only in the original Jobert copyright. For listening and learning purposes, Classical Solos contains an audio CD of Clardy’s playing selected pieces. Another beautiful package from UE!/ Recueil / Flûte Traversière

Les éditions Wiener Urtext ont édité sous la référence UT_50173 cette partition musicale pour satisfaire au maximum les amateurs de musique Classique et plus particulièrement les pratiquant de Flûte Traversière. Cette partition a pour titre Syrinx (La Flûte de Pan) et pour compositeur Debussy Claude. / Flûte Traversière / Partition

After Syrinx is based on Claude Debussy's Syrinx for solo flute (1913). Commissioned by the Seaton Music Club Devon. Duration 12 minutes.

Editée par la maison d'édition Jobert, la partition musicale ayant pour titre Pour la flûte vous fera découvrir au travers de ses 20 + 7 pages, des morceaux de Debussy Claude. Cette partition qui se joue pour Flûte Traversière est à classer parmi la catégorie musicale Classique. / Flûte Traversière / 20 + 7 pages / Partition

'You know how Syrinx disregarded fiery Aphrodite and what price she paid for her too great pride and love for virginity; how she turned into a plant with reedy growth substituted for her own when she had fled from Pan's love and how she still sings Pan's desire!' (Nonnus of Panopolis Dionysiaca book 16. Greek poet 5th cent.AD)Debussy's la fl te de Pan (better known as Syrinx) was originally written for flute. The characteristics of the cello capture and unfold what is distinctly French about this piece.

Arr. Gaspar HOYOS. Par DEBUSSY CLAUDE. / Niveau : Cycle 3 / Musique Instrumentale / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Flûte Traversière