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Fête de la Musique
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About Fête de la Musique
An exploration of flute repertoire across more than two centuries through the lens of French musical training and expression
The Paris Conservatoire shaped flute repertoire across more than two centuries – and tonight we celebrate that transformation. From refined Classical form to lush Romanticism, each piece represents a distinct era in the instrument’s evolution through the lens of French musical training and expression.
What you’ll hear
- Françoise Devienne
- Sonata in C major, Op.68 No.3
- Cesar Franck
- Sonata in A major
- Paul Taffanel
- Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino
- Georges Hüe
- Fantaisie
- Poulenc
- Sonata for Flute and Piano
- Henri Dutilleux
- Sonatine
Featured musicians
Cormac Henry
flute
Benjamin Powell
piano
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