Devienne Sonata in Eb major-Flute and Piano-IMC

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Devienne Sonata in Eb major-Flute and Piano-IMC

Devienne Sonata in Eb major-Flute and Piano-IMC

Jean Pierre Rampal Edition

François Devienne

Devienne (1759-1803), was a notable French composer and flautist of the Classical era. He was also a Professor of flute at the Paris Conservatoire. As well as being an active flute player on the Paris playing scene, he also played bassoon at the Paris Opera.

He wrote around 300 works mainly for wind instruments. These comprise of 12 flute concertos, woodwind sinfonia, 5 bassoon concertos, 6 bassoon sonatas, 6 oboe sonatas and numerous trios and quartets for various combinations. He also wrote 12 operas amongst other works. Devienne was known as the French Mozart.

Devienne’s contributions to the development of the flute as a solo instrument was highly influential as he expanded its technical capabilities and explored new expressive possibilities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Devienne

Jean-Pierre-Rampal-Flautist

Jean-Pierre Rampal (1922-2000) renowned French flautist toured internationally, recorded a vast array of works involving the flute and in later years, took up conducting.

Rampal won a place to study at the Paris Conservatoire and later founded the French Wind Quintet before becoming Principal Flute of the Paris Opéra (1956–62). In 1968 he took up the post of Flute Professor at the Paris Conservatoire.

He enhanced the status of the flute as a concert instrument through his vast number of recordings from Baroque masterpieces to jazz. He was particularly known for his authentic interpretations of 18th Century music and for his editing skills with the music of the Baroque period.

Rampal’s autobiography, ‘Music, My Love’, was published in 1989.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Pierre-Rampal

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