16 easy to intermediate pieces from 18th-century France for violin (flute or oboe), keyboard and optional cello (bassoon). These popular airs and dances, by composers such as Boismortier, Chédeville, Destouches, Grétry, Marais, Montéclair and Mondonville, derive from the court, countryside and theatre.
Contents
M. Marais: Marche pour les matelots
J.B.de Boismortier: Air
Rondeau
M.P.de Montéclair: Brunette ´Je suis charmé d'une brune'
M. Corrette: Gigues 1 & 2
Vaudeville
C.N.le Clerc: Le Menuet à 4-6 coupé
La chapelière
Les Grâces et l'enjouement
La chasse galante
P.de Lagarde: Gavotte and Air
C.N.le Clerc: Branle de Meth
J.J.de Mondonville: Airs 1 & 2
Contredanses
Air
Marche
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Translation of title and expressions
Notes on the music and composers
About the performers
CD track list
ED12862
16 Easy to Intermediate Pieces from 18th-century France
Arrangement
violin (flute, oboe) and piano; cello (bassoon) ad libitum