Devienne: 6 Flute Duets Op. 2

Pavan, Chiara;
Ballardini, Benedetta

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François Devienne (1759-1803) was a French musician and composer who was of major importance for the development of woodwind instruments, and the writing for these. From 1779 Devienne was a bassoonist in the orchestra of the Paris Opera. In 1790 he began working in the music corps of the French National Guard; he became first flautist in the orchestra of the Paris Opera in 1791. Also in the early 1790s, he published his first stage works; his opéra-comique Les Visitandines (1792) made him famous suddenly . He was later appointed first flute professor of the newly established Paris Conservatoire, where he became a much sought-after teacher. (...)

This new recording presents the 6 Flute Duets Op. 2, skillfully written for the two instruments, offering an abundance of lovely melodies and attractive interplay.

Played by Chiara Pavan and Benedetta Ballardini, two of Italy’s foremost flutists, enjoying an active career both as soloists and in ensembles/orchestras.

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Muzyka klasyczna

Brilliant Classics

07-02-2023

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