{"product_id":"franck-sonata-in-a-major-for-flute-and-piano","title":"Franck Sonata in A Major for Flute and Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranck Sonata in A Major for Flute and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdition Galway\u003cbr\u003ePublisher-Schirmer\u003cbr\u003eGreat Performer’s Edition\u003cbr\u003eCésar Franck Sonate A-Dur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally composed for violin and piano, this Sonata was subsequently adapted for flute and piano. The piece commences with an ‘Allegro ben moderato,’ showcasing a delicately rendered high melody in triple time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second movement, marked ‘Allegro,’ the piano takes the spotlight, though it features a slower middle section. A brief ‘Recitativo-Fantasia’ follows, demonstrating seamless integration and interplay between both instruments before gently fading away. The final movement, ‘Allegretto poco mosso,’ exudes a resounding and assertive character, accentuated by a persistent melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI. Allegretto ben moderato\u003cbr\u003eII. Allegro\u003cbr\u003eIII. Recitativo-Fantasia: Ben moderato\u003cbr\u003eIV. Allegretto poco mosso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCésar-Auguste-Jean-Guillaume-Hubert Franck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCésar Franck (1822-1890) was a composer, pianist, organist, and music teacher, born in Liège, Belgium. He studied privately in Paris with composer, Anton Reicha and later embarked on his career as an organist and teacher in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognised for his role in infusing French music with the emotional depth and technical solidity of German composers, Franck demonstrated remarkable musical abilities from a young age. He embarked on a successful career as a pianist and composer, with compositions that showcased his serious and expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranck’s notable works include the Symphony in D Minor, Variations Symphoniques, and Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his life, Franck’s dedication to his craft was unwavering. Despite initial pursuits as a performer, he gravitated towards composition and organ playing, earning recognition and admiration for his works. Franck’s compositions, characterised by soaring melodies and a touch of improvisation, exemplify his musical maturity in his later years. His impact on French music, particularly in the second half of the 19th century, is evident in the depth and emotional intensity of his compositions, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the Romantic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Cesar-Franck\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Cesar-Franck\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55201619181902,"sku":"GS81084","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/hl50481084_0.jpg?v=1765889219","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/franck-sonata-in-a-major-for-flute-and-piano","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}