Benoît Tranquille Berbiguier (1782-1832) received flute lessons from J.G. Wunderlich at the Paris Conservatoire. He himself claimed that he was the first in France to recommend a fully rounded tone in the lower register. Although he never claimed a position with one of the Paris orchestras, Berbiguier enjoyed a reputation as a soloist and important composer.
Berbiguier's œuvre includes a MÉTHODE COMPLÈTE POUR la FLÛTE and no fewer than 150 flute duets, a whole series of which were composed especially for use by beginners and pupils. Among them are the 36 Petit Duos op. 72, of which a selection of the most beautiful pieces are included in this edition.
Players will discover the wide range of articulations, dynamics, forms, keys and time signatures in these pieces. At the same time, the quality of the ‘Chantant’ promised in the title is fulfilled.
Dotted indications of dynamics and articulation in this edition are suggestions by the editor.
Content:
1.Allegro poco vivo
2.Allegro
3.Allegretto
4.Poco Presto
5.Allegro Pastorale
6.Maestoso
7.Allegretto Vilanella
8.Allegro non troppo
9.Tempo di Cosaca
10.Tempo di Valse
11.Fanfare Moderato
12.Andante non tanto
13.Tempo di Marcia
14.Moderato
15.Allegretto
16.Allegro poco vivo
17.Marcia Moderato
18.Moderato
19.Allegro assai
20.Moderato
21.Tempo di Polacca
22.Andante
23.Allegretto
24.Romanza a la Troubadour
25.Allegretto
