François Couperin: Pièces En Concert: String Ensemble: Score and Parts

Couperin's Concert Pieces for Cello and String Quartet accompaniment is an exciting addition to the string repertoire for its slightly unusual instrumentation. François Couperin (1668-1733) is often nicknamed 'Couperin the Great' to distinguish him from other members of the musical family. Concert Piecesis made up of five movements; 1) Prelude 2) Sicilienne 3) The Trumpet 4) The Complaint and 5) Devil's Air. Couperin's moods are expressed through choices of keys adventurous harmonies and discords. With a significant amount of variation and inspiration Concert Pieces isessential to the repertoire of aspiring advanced String Quartets and solo cellists.