Salabert POULENC F. - THE BEST OF - PIANO
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Summary of This Score
This score brings together a selection of pieces with very contrasting profiles, designed to nurture interpretation and enrich the repertoire. It includes pages with a dancing and singing spirit, such as Waltz from the Album of Six and Humoresque, as well as a set of Improvisations in various keys, offering ideal material to work on harmonic color, line leading, and the sense of musical discourse.
The collection also highlights more structured forms, notably Villageoises (Tyrolean Waltz, Staccato, Rustic, Polka, Petite Ronde, Coda) and French Suite (Bransle de Bourgogne, Pavane, Petite marche militaire, Complainte, Bransle de Champagne, Sicilienne, Carillon). These suites provide an excellent basis for approaching articulation variety, style, and rhythmic placement, while developing endurance and balance between precision and expressiveness.
The program is completed by pieces with a more assertive and "concertante" character, such as Bourrée, au pavillon d' Auvergne and Intermezzo No. 3 in A-flat major, as well as homage pages that add a narrative dimension: Improvisation No. 12 in E-flat major "Homage to Frantz Schubert" and Improvisation No. 15 in C minor "Homage to Edith Piaf". The whole constitutes valuable material for building a coherent musical journey, from character pieces to suites, including brief pieces.
Included Titles: Waltz from the Album of Six - Improvisation No. 3 in B minor - Improvisation No. 5 in A minor - Waltz-Improvisation on the name of Bach - Improvisation No. 6 in B-flat major - Improvisation No. 7 in C major - Villageoises (Tyrolean Waltz, Staccato, Rustic, Polka, Petite Ronde, Coda) - Humoresque - French Suite (Bransle de Bourgogne, Pavane, Petite marche militaire, Complainte, Bransle de Champagne, Sicilienne, Carillon) - Bourrée, au pavillon d' Auvergne - Improvisation No. 11 in G minor - Improvisation No. 12 in E-flat major "Homage to Frantz Schubert" - Intermezzo No. 3 in A-flat major - Improvisation No. 13 in G minor - Improvisation No. 15 in C minor "Homage to Edith Piaf"
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| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces by Poulenc are included in The Best Of Piano?
The collection notably includes the Waltz from the Album des Six, Humoresque, Bourrée, Au pavillon d’Auvergne, and Intermezzo No. 3 in A-flat major. The cycles Villageoises and Suite française are also part of the contents.
Is the Suite française complete in this score?
The Suite française consists of seven movements: Bransle de Bourgogne, Pavane, Petite marche militaire, Complainte, Bransle de Champagne, Sicilienne, and Carillon. This sequence allows exploration of various dance characters and compositional styles. The score includes all of these titles.
How many of Poulenc's Improvisations are included in this collection?
Eight numbered Improvisations are listed: Nos. 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 15, along with the Waltz-Improvisation on the name Bach.
What movements make up Poulenc’s Villageoises?
The Villageoises comprise Valse tyrolienne, Staccato, Rustique, Polka, Petite Ronde, and Coda. The writing of these six movements features varied articulations and rhythmic setups.
Does this edition contain the tributes to Schubert and Piaf?
Two tribute pages are included: Improvisation No. 12 in E-flat major "Hommage à Frantz Schubert" and Improvisation No. 15 in C minor "Hommage à Edith Piaf".
