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Paul de Wailly
Aubade for Flute, Oboe and Clarinet
Paul de Wailly (1854-1933) was born in the French town of Abbeville. He entered the Paris Conservatory where he studied organ and composition with Cesar Franck. He composed in most genres writing symphonies, oratorios, and chamber music. The style of his writing is late French Romantic though not particularly impressions. Rather he writes in the tradition of his teacher Franck.
His Aubade for Flute, Oboe and Clarinet was premiered in 1902 at the Societe moderne d'instruments a vent and dedicated to the well-known flutist Georges Barriere who took part in the premier. It is an upbeat work in two sections. It opens with a series of quick 16th notes giving the music a somewhat nervous feel. There is a slower middle section before the return of the initial part. The music, in the French Romantic era style, showcases the technical abilities and characteristics of each instrument. The music was clearly intended for the concert hall and with its fetching melodies is sure to make a fine impression.
Parts: $19.95
