Robert Martin Blavet M. - Deuxieme Recueil
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Rich Baroque Writing: airs embellished with "doubles" and variations to develop ornamentation and style.
- Flexible Ensemble: designed for 2 flutes, with possible alternatives for violin and dessus de viole, plus basso continuo.
- Ensemble Playing Enhancement: ideal for working on listening skills, voice balance, and articulation in duo with continuo.
- Vocal Dimension: some airs are provided with lyrics, for a more comprehensive approach to the period's aesthetics.
Manufacturer Information
Robert Martin
https://www.edrmartin.com
info@edrmartin.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Hexamusic
Email: hexamusic@wanadoo.fr
Address:
Summary of This Score
This score brings together airs "with doubles and variations," arranged for a typically Baroque ensemble combining two upper voices (flutes, with options for violin and dessus de viole) and a basso continuo. The "doubles"-variations written over the same harmonic line-invite exploration of musical rhetoric, emphasis, breathing, and the art of ornamentation, all while remaining firmly guided by the musical text. It is an excellent resource for refining intonation, tuning, and ensemble coordination in duo, without sacrificing stylistic freedom.
Thanks to the proposed instrumentation, the work suits both flutists and string players wishing to approach this repertoire in a chamber setting. The presence of the basso continuo allows for working on a clear harmonic foundation and refining cadences, transitions, and phrasing. Finally, as some airs are accompanied by lyrics, the score facilitates a more "singing" reading: implicit diction, speech accents, and melodic line shaping then take on full meaning, serving an elegant and expressive interpretation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Michel Blavet | Instrumentation | 2 Fl (Vn, VdG), Bc |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is planned for this second collection by Michel Blavet?
The instrumentation indicates two flute parts, with options for violin or treble viol, accompanied by a basso continuo.
Can the upper parts be played on the violin?
The two upper parts are intended for flutes, with the possibility of interpretation on violin or treble viol. This configuration corresponds to the indication "2 Fl (Vn, VdG), Bc."
Is the basso continuo included in the instrumentation?
The basso continuo is part of the specified ensemble. It allows for practicing harmonic foundation, cadences, and transitions with the two upper parts.
Is Robert Martin Blavet M. - Deuxieme Recueil suitable for working on Baroque doubles?
For working on doubles, the collection gathers airs with written variations on the same harmonic line. The writing allows addressing articulation and breathing. Ornamentation is guided by the musical text.
Are there songs with lyrics in this collection?
Airs accompanied by lyrics encourage a singing reading of the melodic line, connected to the accents of the speech and phrasing.



