This Editions Durand publication presents Paul Dukas's Villanelle for horn in F and piano. Written for the Paris Conservatoire's horn examination in 1906, the piece combines an examination work's technical scope with melodic appeal and a vivid variety of horn colors.
The horn-and-piano scoring is the original form of the work. Although Dukas considered an orchestration, the orchestral versions heard in later performances were made by other musicians. This edition should therefore not be understood as a reduction of an original Dukas orchestral score.
Natural-horn passages, stopped notes, and agile scales make the solo part a substantial challenge, but the music also depends on supple, vocal phrasing. Preparing it calls for careful work on changes of tone color, articulation, and coordination with the pianist. It is an advanced recital selection in which technical precision serves a lively musical character. This listing is for the Durand edition, distinct from the Henle Urtext edition also available.
This performance by Dennis Brain will give you a rough idea of how the sheet music sounds, although his interpretation of the piece differs slightly from this version:
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.
This Editions Durand publication presents Paul Dukas's Villanelle for horn in F and piano. Written for the Paris Conservatoire's horn examination in 1906, the piece combines an examination work's technical scope with melodic appeal and a vivid variety of horn colors.
The horn-and-piano scoring is the original form of the work. Although Dukas considered an orchestration, the orchestral versions heard in later performances were made by other musicians. This edition should therefore not be understood as a reduction of an original Dukas orchestral score.
Natural-horn passages, stopped notes, and agile scales make the solo part a substantial challenge, but the music also depends on supple, vocal phrasing. Preparing it calls for careful work on changes of tone color, articulation, and coordination with the pianist. It is an advanced recital selection in which technical precision serves a lively musical character. This listing is for the Durand edition, distinct from the Henle Urtext edition also available.
This performance by Dennis Brain will give you a rough idea of how the sheet music sounds, although his interpretation of the piece differs slightly from this version:
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.