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Devienne, François: Six Duo concertants
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François Devienne (1759–1803) was an important composer and teacher during the French classical period. Of particular interest among his numerous sets of instrumental duos is the fifth livre, comprising six Duos concertants for the uncommon pairing of flute and viola. The viola does not, as one might expect, provide a bass line to the flute but is treated as a treble instrument. All the duos are in two movements, generally an allegro followed by either a rondo or a theme and variations, and they feature various solo episodes for each instrument.

As is generally the case with Devienne’s music, the duos are imbued with graceful melodies and elegant harmonic progressions, validating the composer’s moniker, the ‘French Mozart’. These miniature gems must have been enthusiastically received upon publication in 1784: a version for two flutes appeared the following year, but they do lack the particular character and timbral uniqueness of the original.

Leaflet Music example Duo 1 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Duo 2 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Duo 3 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Duo 4 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Duo 5 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Duo 6 (pdf)

 

 

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ed. Michael Elphinstone | Full score and parts | 
ISMN  979 0 708213 25 3 | Flute and viola |
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