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Prlude et Scherzo
CompositionNotes
"Prelude et Scherzo, Op. 35," for flute and piano, was composed circa the turn of the 20th century. Busser
dedicated this piece to the virtuoso flutist and educator, Paul Taffanel.
A cadenza introduces and concludes the prelude section of the work, which serves as an introduction to
"Scherzo." A cadenza is a solo virtuosic passage that can be written or improvised and usually serves as a
conclusion or introduction to a movement or work. An ethereal melody is presented between the two
cadenzas, giving this particular prelude a three part scheme.
A scherzo is a composition written in a fast 2/4 or 3/4 meter with a lively, light and sometimes humorous
character and usually serves as a dance movement. This particular scherzo is a highly spirited work in a
fast tempo that alternates between 9/8 and 3/4 meters.
Composer - Chaminade, C.
Cecile Louise Stephanie Chaminade was born in Paris on August 8, 1857, and died in Monte Carlo on
April 13, 1944. During her lifetime she was best known as a concert pianist. She wrote about four hundred
compositions, all thoroughly grounded in the Romantic style.
Chaminade learned to play the piano from her mother. Although her father forbade her to enroll in the Paris
Conservatoire of Music, she studied piano and composition there. Her first compositions included an
opera-comique, a dramatic symphony, and a ballet.
In 1890, she embarked upon a career as a concert pianist, playing her own compositions almost
exclusively. Her concerts became enormously popular in France, Great Britain and the United States. By
the turn of the century she became so popular that fan clubs, called "Chaminade Clubs," sprang up in
Europe and America. She received many awards, including the Legion of Honor from France; she was the
first female composer accorded that honor.
After World War I, interest in her work waned. Her compositions are often dismissed as salon music, the
19th century equivalent of easy-listening music. However, at its best, her music is charming and has
tuneful, elegant melodies usually predominating over a relatively simple harmony.
Concertino, Op. 45
CompositionNotes
"Concertino. Op. 45," for flute and piano or orchestral accompaniment, was composed for the Paris
Conservatory in 1899. This piece is one of many that were requested for an annual contest that was held
at the conservatory during an era when France was known worldwide for great flute literature.
The word concertino literally means "little concerto." It is a composition in the style of a concerto, with a
soloist and orchestral accompaniment, but in a more freely composed style. Usually one movement,
concertinos contain several sections of contrasting style and tempo.
This particular concertino has three main sections, which is typical of Classical Concerto form consisting of
three movements. The first section, marked "Andantino," is similar to a fantasie in melodic organization.
The second section, marked "Lento," serves as both a second movement and a prelude to the final
section. The third section, marked "Vif," is in an ABA scheme called Ternary form. Ternary form contains an
initial theme followed by a contrasting section, then restates the initial theme. A coda is added to the
restatement of the A section to conclude the work.
Cantabile et Presto
CompositionNotes
"Cantabile et Presto," for flute and piano, was composed in 1904 while Enesco resided in Paris, France.
Enesco composed in many styles throughout his life. The "Cantabile et Presto," a relatively brief work, is
evidence of this with the usage of both contemporary techniques as well as being somewhat neo-classical
in an analytical sense. The "Cantabile," marked "Andante ma non troppo," presents an extended lyrical
melody that is repeated. When the melody is repeated, it is almost unrecognizable at times because of the
embellishments added to it. A florid coda concludes the movement.
Though "Presto" doesn't strictly adhere to the form of a Rondo, it does contain elements of Rondo form.
Rondo form is a multi-sectional form that contains a principal theme (A) that alternates with secondary
sections (B, C, etc...) called couplets or episodes. A flourishing coda brings the work to its conclusion.
Fantasie, Op. 79
CompositionNotes
"Fantasie, Op. 79," for flute and piano, was composed in June and July of 1898 for a competition at the
Paris Conservatory, where it was first performed on July 28th, 1898. It is dedicated to the great flutist and
educator Paul Taffanel. In 1957 the accompaniment was orchestrated by Louis Aubert and premiered by
Jean-Pierre Rampal at the Salle Gaveau on February 24, 1957.
A fantasie is a composition in which a fanciful style takes precedence over the conventions of form. There
are several styles of fantasie. This work would be considered a character piece of the Romantic era (18201900) that suggests a dream-like mood or whimsical notion.
This particular fantasie has two main sections. The first, marked "Andantino," is a self-contained section in
the style of a sicilienne, which is a dance in a moderate 6/8 meter that is usually in a minor key and having
a soft, lyrical melody. The second section, marked "Allegro," is in 2/4 meter. This section is the body of the
work, in which a linear melody is presented in the flute part supported by a simple accompaniment.
composed two operas and his "Requiem" for chorus and orchestra. In 1920, Faure resigned as Director of
the Conservatory because of deafness. His last years were spent in declining health, due to sclerosis and
breathing difficulties from heavy smoking.
Andante et Scherzo
CompositionNotes
"Andante et Scherzo," for flute and piano, was written in the latter portion of the 19th century placing it in
the Romantic era (1820-1900). It is dedicated to the virtuoso flutist and educator Paul Taffanel.
"Andante et Scherzo" has two main sections. The first section, marked "Andante," is in an ABA scheme
called Ternary form. Ternary form contains an initial theme followed by a contrasting section, then restates
the initial theme. The "Andante" section concludes with a cadenza that serves as an introduction to the
"Scherzo" section marked "Allegro." A scherzo is a composition written in a fast 2/4 or 3/4 meter with a
lively, light and sometimes humorous character and usually serves as a dance movement.
Fantaisie
CompositionNotes
"Fantaisie," for flute and piano, was composed in the early part of the twentieth century while Gaubert was
a professor at the conservatory of music in Paris. This piece is one of many that were requested for an
annual contest that was held at the conservatory during a era when France was known worldwide for great
flute literature.
A fantasie is a composition in which a fanciful style takes precedence over the conventions of form. There
are several styles of fantasie. This work would be considered a character piece, which developed in the
Romantic era (1820-1900). This type of fantasie is meant to suggest a dream-like mood or whimsical
notion.
This particular fantasie opens with a florid section that introduces a lyrical melody. A cadenza serves as a
prelude to the last main section, marked "Vif." This section presents flurried scalar passages interrupted by
more lyrical melodies continuing to the end of the piece.
The first section is a type of work called "Nocturne." A nocturne is a composition that has a lyrical melody
depicting the calm beauty of night. The ABA scheme of this particular nocturne is called Ternary form.
Ternary form first states an initial theme followed by a contrasting section, then restates the initial theme.
The second section is written in the style of a fantasie. A fantasie is a freely played, ornate composition in
which the form is of secondary importance. There are several styles of fantasie depending upon the date
of composition. This work, considered a character piece of the Romantic era (1820-1900), expresses a
carefree mood.
Ballade
CompositionNotes
"Ballade," for flute and piano, was composed in 1903 and dedicated to the accomplished flutist and
educator Paul Taffanel. A ballade is a song based on forms of French poetry of the 14th and 15th
centuries. Common themes of ballades usually depict love or romance. This particular ballade presents a
slow lyrical melody contrasted by a faster solo line that is supported by a strong accompaniment. The
piece concludes with a coda that is marked "Lent."
Composer - Prilhou, A.
Biographical material is not included with this accompaniment.
ma non troppo", presenta una meloda lrica extendida que se repite. Cuando la
meloda se repite, es casi irreconocible en ocasiones debido a los adornos
agregado a l. Una coda florida llega a la conclusin del movimiento.
Aunque "Presto" no se adhiere estrictamente a la forma de Rondo, que
contiene elementos de la forma rond. forma Rondo es un formulario de varias
secciones que contiene un tema principal (A), que alterna con secciones de
secundaria (B, C, etc ..) o episodios llamados coplas. Una coda floreciente trae
la obra hasta su conclusin.
Compositor - Enesco, Georges
Georges Enesco (cuyo nombre real es George Enescu) naci el 19 de agosto
de 1881, en Liveni Virnav, Rumania y muri el 4 de mayo de 1955, en Pars.
Fue un compositor, director, maestro y virtuoso del violn de fama internacional
y el compositor rumano ms famoso del siglo 20.
Enesco fue un nio prodigio, a partir de violn a los cuatro aos, la composicin
por edad de cinco aos, y se gradu de la famosa Gesellschaft der
Musikfreunde en Viena a la edad de siete aos. Se matricul en el
Conservatorio de Pars, a estudiar con los grandes maestros franceses del da,
incluyendo Faure y Massenet. Sus primeras composiciones fueron muy
influenciados por estos hombres. Mientras que sus composiciones se basaban
firmemente en el vocabulario armnico del siglo 19, que tambin mostr la
influencia de la msica folclrica rumana. Las sonoridades exticas,
ornamentacin elaborada, y las complicaciones cromtica y meldicos de esta
msica popular comenz a tener una mayor influencia en el estilo de sus obras
posteriores. Estas obras tienen la complejidad meldica de la msica gitana
rumana y estn ricamente aderezado con la armona cromtica en un estilo
similar al de Bela Bartok, un hngaro contemporneo. salida de Enescu es
pequeo, treinta y tres nmeros de opus, porque l estaba muy ocupado como
director de orquesta, profesor, intrprete y defensor de la msica en su pas
natal, Rumana.
Sus ltimos aos los pas en Pars, en la pobreza y mala salud. A pesar de sus
diferencias con los comunistas de su pas natal, despus de su muerte, su
pueblo natal, una calle de Bucarest y la Orquesta Filarmnica del Estado fueron
nombrados despus de l.
Arreglista - Moyse, Louis
material biogrfico no se incluye con este acompaamiento.
Fantasa, op. 79
CompositionNotes
"Fantasa, Op. 79.", Para flauta y piano, fue compuesta en junio y julio de 1898
para un concurso en el Conservatorio de Pars, donde fue estrenada el 28 de
julio de 1898. Se dedica a la gran flautista y pedagogo Paul Taffanel. En 1957,
el acompaamiento fue orquestado por Louis Aubert y estrenada por JeanPierre Rampal en la Salle Gaveau el 24 de febrero de 1957.
Una fantasia es una composicin en la que un estilo de fantasa tiene prioridad
sobre los convenios de la forma. Hay varios estilos de la fantasia. Este trabajo
sera considerado como una pieza de carcter de la poca romntica (18201900) que sugiere un estado de nimo como un sueo o idea caprichosa.
Este fantasie particular, tiene dos secciones principales. El primero,