Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1451644

Composed by Francois Couperin. Arranged by James Haynor. Baroque. 24 pages. James Haynor #1030947. Published by James Haynor (A0.1451644).

François Couperin was a French Baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist. He was known as Couperin le Grand to distinguish him from other members of the musically talented Couperin family.

Scored here for Woodwind Quintet are two pieces originally written for keyboard. They are : “ Les Baricades Misterieuses “ and “ Les Moissonneurs “. Lovely examples of Baroque writing.

Duration - 4:55.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.886263

Composed by Francois Couperin. Arranged by Barbara A. Eberhart. Baroque. 12 pages. Barbara A Eberhart #2988873. Published by Barbara A Eberhart (A0.886263).

The Mysterious Barricades by François  Couperin was written in 1717 for harpsichord. This arrangement is in 5 parts for Flute 1, Flute 2, Alto, Bass and Contrabass Flutes. The piece is in the Style Brisé of the French Baroque.  The music is syncopated and the melodic  line ambiguous. With arranging this work for flute ensemble the character of the  piece is changed through the flutes’ ability to sustain notes. It enables a darker more  blended tone enhancing the sense of mystery of this unusual piece. The typical Baroque  embellishments were purposefully omitted; however performers should feel free to add stylistic embellishments.