{"product_id":"boulanger-l-dun-matin-de-printemps-2","title":"Boulanger, L :: D'un matin de printemps","description":"\u003cspan class=\"NameInDesc\"\u003eD'un matin de printemps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ComposerInDesc\"\u003eBoulanger, L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMegido Publications presents Lili Boulanger's 'D'un matin de printemps' for flute (or violin) and piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The last orchestral work completed by Boulanger before her untimely death in 1918 was D un Matin de Printemps ( One Spring Morning ). Originally composed as a duet for violin and piano, in the spring of 1917, this work has been adapted into various versions, including an orchestral version (1918), a trio version with piano and violin (1917), and a duet for flute and piano (1917). This work is only short, clocking in at around 4-5 minutes, however it is full of playful twists and turns, as well as exhibiting a fine art for both storytelling and complex musical cohesion. Unlike many of her other works, which are darker in character and harmony, D un Matin de Printemps is full of a fresh, joyful character. Adhering to the  rules  of impressionism in the early twentieth century, Lili begins this piece with three sets of minor seconds played by the piano (A, B - E, F - A, B). This creates a certain frivolity to the work, as the tonality of the work is unsure at this point. The flute enters in b. 3 and this melody is then syncopated with the accompaniment, creating a slight uneasiness between the duo, however, due to the sheer sweetness of the character of this piece, it comes across as fun and exciting. The ostinato phrase that is heard for quite some time underpins the first section of the work. This soon changes into a slighter darker middle section, where the flute carries some ominous trills, whilst the piano accompaniment becomes much more complex. This then segues back into the next, much faster section, that resonates that of the introduction. This soon calms, and the flute moves into a sweeping melody. The constant changes between sections of this work keeps you on your toes, as well as keeping you engaged in the music. The work ends with a some bold flourishes from both the flute and piano, before a full-scale glissando from the piano and a short and sharp last note.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Alex Burns, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megido Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968090001702,"sku":"9790302117438","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3559\/5814\/products\/D009790302117438_d.jpg?v=1697501169","url":"https:\/\/www.flute4u.com\/products\/boulanger-l-dun-matin-de-printemps-2","provider":"Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}