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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.
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