Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Nationality:
French
Born: January 7, 1899, Paris Died: January 30, 1963, Paris (age 64)
Sextet (for Piano and Wind Quintet), FP 100
(for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano)
| 7:49 | I. | Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte | |
| 4:27 | II. | Divertissement. Andantino | |
| 5:36 | III. | Finale. Prestissimo |
Duration: 19 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1931-1932 (age 31-33)
Premiere:
1933. Francis Poulenc, Marcel Moyse, Roland Lamorlette, Louis Cahuzac, Gustave Dhérin, R. Blot
Published:
1945 (age 45-46)
Revised:
1939 (age 39-40)
Dedication: à Georges Salles
11 recordings,
30 videos
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7:56
Ensemble Wien-Berlin
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:22
Ensemble Wien-Berlin
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:45
Ensemble Wien-Berlin
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
7:25
Ensemble ACJW
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:20
Ensemble ACJW
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:14
Ensemble ACJW
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
8:02
Danish National Symphony Orchestra Wind quintet (score)
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:51
Danish National Symphony Orchestra Wind quintet (score)
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:39
Danish National Symphony Orchestra Wind quintet (score)
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
8:09
Iowa Ensemble
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:15
Iowa Ensemble
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:42
Iowa Ensemble
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
10:54
Toperczer, Bratislava Wind Quartet
(part 1 of 2)
8:38
Toperczer, Bratislava Wind Quartet
(part 2 of 2)
8:04
New York Woodwind Quintet
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:51
New York Woodwind Quintet
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:35
New York Woodwind Quintet
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
7:25
Linos Ensemble
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:15
Linos Ensemble
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:31
Linos Ensemble
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
7:21
les vents français
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:17
les vents français
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:22
les vents français
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
8:05
Le Quintette à vent de Paris, Février
(part 1 of 2)
10:41
Le Quintette à vent de Paris, Février
(part 2 of 2)
8:04
Danish National Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet, Ralf Gothóni, piano
(part 1 of 2)
10:28
Danish National Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet, Ralf Gothóni, piano
(part 2 of 2)
7:41
Berlin Counterpoint
I.
Allegro vivace. Très vite et emporte
4:25
Berlin Counterpoint
II.
Divertissement. Andantino
5:49
Berlin Counterpoint
III.
Finale. Prestissimo
Related Composers
Charles Koechlin (1867-1950)
Teacher
Nationality:
French
Born: November 27, 1867, Paris Died: December 31, 1950, Le Canadel, Var (age 83)
Arthur Honegger (1892-1955)
Friend/Colleague
Nationality:
Swiss
Born: March 10, 1892, Le Havre Died: November 27, 1955, Paris (age 63)
glossary
- -issimo [I]—An ending used to form a superlative meaning "very", "extremely", "the most". E.g. presto = fast, prestissimo = extremely fast
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- andantino—faster than andante, slower than allegretto. Sometimes andantino is interpreted as the opposite: slower than andante
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4) often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts.
- emporte [F]—excitedly, fiery, impetuous, quick tempered, passionate, hurried
- et [Fr]—and
- finale [I], final [F]—The final movement, sometimes explicitly titled thus
- prestissimo—as fast as possible
- sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.
- très [Fr]—very
- vite [F], vitement, vistesse—Fast. Rapid.
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro
- wind quintet, woodwind quintet, Quintetto per fiati [I], Quintette à vent [F], Bläserquintett [G], Quinteto de alientos [S]—ensemble or work for ensemble of five wind instruments, typically flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon. A standard chamber ensemble with variety of timbre as well as a homogeneous blend. wiki