Durand Bacri Nicolas - A Smiling Suite Op.100b (2007)
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Summary of This Score
This score is presented as a suite of five brief pieces, each with a clearly defined character, offering a complete musical journey in just over 12 minutes (estimated total duration: 12 minutes 15 seconds). The opening, Capriccio (2 minutes 30 seconds), establishes a lively and expressive atmosphere, ideal for highlighting the momentum and responsiveness of a trio. It is followed by a Slow Minuet (2 minutes 15 seconds) that emphasizes breathing, tone control, and subtle phrasing, with the elegance of a stylized dance. The Gavotte (2 minutes 30 seconds) then brings a more pronounced swing and articulation that calls for precise rhythmic placement. The Air movement (3 minutes) forms the lyrical heart of the set: it encourages musicality, attentive listening among partners, and the construction of long melodic lines, while allowing the performer to work on dynamics and balance. Finally, Fuga diatonica (2 minutes) concludes with a more contrapuntal writing style, ideal for developing clarity of entrances, voice independence, and ensemble cohesion. Noted as having been premiered worldwide by the Trio Verdehr on May 27, 2009, this suite naturally fits within the chamber music repertoire for trio, perfectly suited both for the stage and for in-depth rehearsal work.
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| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Artist | Trio Verdehr | Instrumentation | trio |
Questions frequently asked
What is the total duration of A Smiling Suite Op.100b?
The estimated total duration is 12 minutes 15 seconds, divided into five short movements.
Which movements make up this suite for trio?
The work includes Capriccio, Slow Minuet, Gavotte, Air, and Diatonic Fugue. Individual durations range from 2 minutes for the Diatonic Fugue to 3 minutes for the Air.
What ensemble skills are required for the Diatonic Fugue?
The final movement lasts about 2 minutes and is based on contrapuntal writing. Clarity of entrances and voice independence are especially demanded. The trio's cohesion thus constitutes a key aspect of the performance.
Is the Air movement the longest in the score?
With a duration of 3 minutes, Air is the longest movement of the suite. Its writing emphasizes long lines, dynamics, and balance between partners.
What is the origin of the creation of this suite?
The world premiere is attributed to the Verdehr Trio on May 27, 2009. The indicated instrumentation is trio, within the classical chamber music repertoire.
