Heugel Balbastre C.B. - Pieces De Clavecin D'Orgue Et De Forte Piano
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Summary of This Sheet Music
Pièces De Clavecin D'Orgue Et De Forte Piano - LP. 52 offers a selection of twenty-three pieces chosen by Alan Curtis, designed for keyboard players seeking a repertoire that is both elegant, contrasting, and educational. The collection is intended for musicians capable of undertaking a refined approach to touch and timing, with particular attention to ornamentation, phrasing, and voice clarity. Although these pieces can be performed by a harpsichordist, organist, or pianist, the writing often "falls" very naturally under the fingers on the piano, making it a valuable resource both for study and performance.
The collection balances contrapuntal forms (including fugue and imitative writing), opening pages of the prelude type, character pieces bearing "La..." titles typical of the French style, and a Sonata in Quartet structured in contrasting movements. The set allows for work on hand independence, control of sound layers, articulation (detached, legato, uneven notes depending on context), as well as managing changes of affect. For the organist, these pieces can also be approached with attention to registration choices and line leading; for the harpsichordist, they invite care in attack, ornamentation, and internal dance.
Contents of the twenty-three pieces:
- Fugue
- La de Caze
- La d'Héricourt
- La Ségur
- La Monmartel or La Brunoy
- La Boullongne
- La Castelmore
- La Courteille
- La Bellaud
- La Lamarck
- La Berville
- La Lugeac
- La Suzanne
- La Genty
- La Malesherbe
- La Berryer or La Lamoignon
- La Laporte
- La Morisseau
- Prelude
- Fugue
- Sonata in Quartet, IV: Allegro / Andante Pastoralle / Allegro
- La d'Esclignac
- Marche des Marseillois and the Air Ça ira
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | C. B. Balbastre (1724-1799) | Difficulty | upper intermediate to advanced |
| Arranger | Alan Curtis (selection) | Genre | classical sheet music (keyboard repertoire) |
| Instrumentation | harpsichord, organ, or piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which keyboard instruments is this Balbastre sheet music intended?
The collection is written for harpsichord, organ, or piano. The writing often naturally fits under the fingers on the piano, while the organ and harpsichord require specific attention to registrations or touch.
What skill level is required to play these Balbastre pieces?
The indicated difficulty ranges from upper intermediate to advanced. The focus is notably on ornamentation, hand independence, and clarity of voices.
How many pieces are included in the LP. 52 collection?
The selection established by Alan Curtis brings together twenty-three pieces by C. B. Balbastre.
Are there fugues and a sonata in this sheet music?
Two fugues and a prelude appear in the contents. The Sonata in Quatuor includes three movements: Allegro, Andante Pastoralle, and Allegro. Character pieces such as La Ségur, La Suzanne, and La Laporte complete the program.
Are 'Marche des Marseillois' and the tune 'Ça ira' included?
The last of the twenty-three pieces is entitled 'Marche des Marseillois et l'Air Ça ira'.
