Lemoine Mantovani - Un Souffle - Flûte et 4 Percussions
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Summary of this score
Composed with the support of Sacem as part of the centenary of André Jolivet's birth, Un souffleby Bruno Mantovani is directly linked to the Suite en concert: same ensemble (flute and four percussionists), same pursuit of music that evokes the idea of ceremony, pulsation, and controlled trance. This contemporary score foregrounds instrumental color and the spatialization of musical time, with constant attention to the flow of attacks, resonances, and overlaps.
The first part is built on a haunting periodicity, like a ritual framework, maintained by the interweaving of the percussion. Gradually, the flute detaches from this cyclic movement to introduce figures initially pointillistic, then increasingly dense and complex, shifting the listening towards an energy of assertive pulsation. This pulsation in turn becomes a source of imbalance as a process of displacement between different layers sets in, creating a dramatic tension ideal for the concert setting.
The work concludes in a restless contemplation: a fragile stasis, pierced by brief elements that evoke certain sound imprints of electroacoustic music. A pertinent choice for flutists and percussionists seeking a demanding, expressive chamber music piece focused on rhythmic precision, timbral subtlety, and dynamic control.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | MANTOVANI Bruno | Pages | 25 + 28 (A3) |
| Instrumentation | flute and 4 percussionists | Year of publication | 2005 |
| Genre | contemporary | ||
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is used for Un souffle by Bruno Mantovani?
The score is written for one flute and four percussionists, the same ensemble as the Suite en concert mentioned in the presentation.
How many pages does the score have?
The edition comprises 25 pages, supplemented by 28 pages in A3 format.
What is the musical level of this work for flute and percussion?
The writing demands great rhythmic precision and control of dynamics. The flute moves from pointillistic figures to denser textures. The percussion parts create shifts between multiple layers of pulse.
What musical style is explored in this score?
This work, published in 2005, belongs to contemporary classical music. Its language relies on a ritualistic pulse, resonances, and a more static conclusion.
In what context was Un souffle composed?
The composition was supported by Sacem as part of the centenary celebration of André Jolivet's birth.
