{"product_id":"farrenc-l-sextett-in-c-moll-op-40","title":"Farrenc, L :: Sextett in c-Moll op. 40","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NameInDesc\"\u003eSextett in c-Moll op. 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ComposerInDesc\"\u003eFarrenc, L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouise Farrenc s sextet for wind quintet and piano is a lovely, lyrical work from 1852, packed with warm, appealing melodies albeit of a rather Victorian sentiment. In the 1840\/50's Louise Farrenc devoted herself intensively to composing chamber music. The sextet op. 40 written in 1851-52, of which this is the first publication, excels because of its unusual instrumentation and the originality of the thematical treating. Level of difficulty: medium, piano virtuouso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuise Farrenc must be the first composer to have written for the combination - some 90 years before the better known Poulenc Sextet. She writes well for each instrument, including sparkling piano writing and some bold flourishes for the horn. The sensuous serenade-like slow movement contrasts warmly with the dramatic outer movements. Diane Ambache in: Harpsichord and Fortepiano Vol 16 Nr. 1, 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarrenc characterizes each of her wind instruments with flair. She is particularly fond of letting the horn have its moments, with bold flourishes and a magical few moments in the finale when the horn holds firm as the music pivots off into unknown regions. There is a sensuous, Mozartian wind serenade flavour to the start of the slow movement, which also shows that she knew her Beethoven. In the outer movements Farrenc alternates a firm grasp of thematic development with a pianistic sparkle reminiscent of Hummel's concertos. Women of Note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuration: 26 30.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furore Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46966810181926,"sku":"9790500120988","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3559\/5814\/products\/D009790500120988_d.jpg?v=1697480960","url":"https:\/\/www.flute4u.com\/products\/farrenc-l-sextett-in-c-moll-op-40","provider":"Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}