Trois Petites Pièces for Flute and Piano
- Staff Pick
Staff Pick
“Forgotten, lovely music”
Augusta Holmès is a rather forgotten figure so these three delightful vignettes are a very welcome find. The charming Chanson has a rhythmic figure holding together the flowing semiquavers, Claire de Lune has a simple melody to enjoy and the Gigue fizzes with energy. Beautiful!
From the Publisher
Composer, conductor and performer, Augusta Holmès (1847–1903) has left us with a profoundly romantic body of work, where her heightened sensitivity, force of character and the influence of the many artists she came into contact with throughout her career are plainly evident. The Trois Petites Pièces for flute and piano, composed in 1896, bring together the homelands dear to Holmès’ heart: Ireland, her country of origin, and France, her country of adoption. Thanks to their finely drawn phrases, Chanson and Clair de lune demonstrate the author’s talent as a poet and melodist. The Gigue is a rhythmic, chanted dance, undoubtedly a nod to the composer’s Irish roots, where the energy of her inspiration can be clearly felt.
Movements
- Chanson
- Clair de lune
- Gigue
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
- Part 2: Piano
Publisher: Durand Editions Musicales
Publisher's reference: DF 01681900
Our Stock Code: 1672183
Media Type: Paperback
