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Unsung Composers

The Music => Composers & Music => Topic started by: dhibbard on Tuesday 05 May 2020, 18:54

Title: Benjamin Godard : Suite de trois morceaux for flute and small orchestra Op. 116
Post by: dhibbard on Tuesday 05 May 2020, 18:54
Such a sweet and light piece of music to enjoy from Godard.   The French composer has been discussed here previously, but not this "flute concerto" .    Enjoyable!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmrtinmWmiU&feature=em-uploademail
Title: Re: Benjamin Godard : Suite de trois morceaux for flute and small orchestra Op. 116
Post by: eschiss1 on Wednesday 06 May 2020, 14:40
I was absolutely sure it had been but I cannot find the thread now- odd! (I agree I'm not as competent as I am I think.) Google, Google Books and IMSLP turn up a small amount of interesting material about it.
Title: Re: Benjamin Godard : Suite de trois morceaux for flute and small orchestra Op. 116
Post by: rosflute on Thursday 07 May 2020, 10:49
to flute players and their audiences, these pieces are far from 'unsung' and frequently performed. They have been included in the Exam syllabus (grade 6 & 7) for many years.
Title: Re: Benjamin Godard : Suite de trois morceaux for flute and small orchestra Op. 116
Post by: Alan Howe on Thursday 07 May 2020, 11:44
Quoteto flute players and their audiences, these pieces are far from 'unsung' and frequently performed

But to us non-flautists, they're completely unknown. How ignorant we are!
Title: Re: Benjamin Godard : Suite de trois morceaux for flute and small orchestra Op. 116
Post by: TerraEpon on Thursday 07 May 2020, 13:18
I've had recordings of both the orchestral and piano versions for quite a number of years now. Indeed some nice stuff, but I'm a sucker for late romantic character pieces after all.
Title: Re: Benjamin Godard : Suite de trois morceaux for flute and small orchestra Op. 116
Post by: dhibbard on Thursday 07 May 2020, 15:13
Yes  so am I.  Glad you enjoyed that one.
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