Devienne, F :: Concerto No. 7 in E minor

Concerto No. 7 in E minor

Devienne, F

International Music Company presents Devienne's 'Concerto No. 7 in E minor' for flute and piano edited by Jean-Pierre Rampal.

A celebrated bassoonist and flutist in late seventeenth century France, Francois Devienne is remembered now for the several concertos he wrote for his own performance, although he also wrote a dozen operas and many chamber works. Devienne's early training seems to have been with family members and locals in his home town of Joinville. His first known professional position was last-stand bassoon at the Paris Opera in 1779; while there, he studied with the orchestra's principal flutist. It's likely, but not confirmed, that Devienne began working as a chamber musician for the Cardinal de Rohan in 1780, and remained there until 1785. It's also possible that, as a Mason, he performed in the Masonic Loge Olympique Orchestra during this time.

Devienne s Flute Concerto No. 7 in E Minor, written around 1787, has three movements, which range from gentle to lively and bright.

'The Devienne Concerto No. 7 is a particularly colorful work. It invokes the light-heartedness of Mozart and at times the drama of Beethoven, but it still maintains its own merits beyond these musical giants. Devienne is a master of delighting audiences, and his music is a perfect exploration of music style and charm.' -Annie Wu, 2015