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 FranƧois 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 BrisĆ© 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 flutesā 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.
