Echoes of France
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Dr. Olivia Boatman, flute
Dr. Jessica Haislip, oboe
Dr. Matthew Haislip, French horn
Dr. Bret Pimentel, clarinet
Dr. Denise Rowan, bassoon
Dr. Rosangela Sebba, piano
Francis Poulenc's music is a fascinating blend of wit, elegance, and emotional depth, reflecting his dual artistic personality—lighthearted and mischievous on one hand, deeply spiritual on the other. His chamber works, including his sextets, showcase his affinity for woodwind instruments, often weaving playful melodies with rich harmonies. Louise Farrenc's sextets is a 19th-century French composer. One of her notable chamber works is the Sextet in C minor, Op. 40, composed around 1851–52. This piece showcases Farrenc’s mastery in blending woodwind timbres with the piano’s expressive depth. The sextet unfolds across three movements, demonstrating her refined craftsmanship and keen sense of harmonic balance. Farrenc, often overlooked in her time, was a pioneering female composer who earned respect for her symphonic and chamber music compositions.
