Paul Pierné (1874-1962)

Nationality: French

Born: June 30, 1874, Metz Died: March 24, 1962, Paris (age 87)

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Bucolique variée

(for oboe, clarinet and bassoon)

Andantino

Published: 1947 (age 72-73)

Dedication: au Trio d'Anches de Bruxelles

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Nationality: French

Born: August 16, 1863, Metz Died: July 17, 1937, Ploujean, Finistère (age 73)

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
tema con variazioni, con variazioni, Tema e variazioni, theme and variations, Thema mit Variationen [G], Thème varié [F]—a common movement form featuring an initial theme followed by a series of variations on that theme, each of which adjusts any number of parameters to achieve variety, e.g. tempo, rhythm, key, instrumentation, etc.A challenge to the composers ingenuity and a delight for the listener
trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players
variation, variazione, variatio, variato, variata—a modified re-iteration of a previous theme, reprise, couplet, etc. The music is varied, embellished or creatively transformed for variety while maintaining a unity relationship with the original. See "Theme and Variations."