The Mysterious Barricades for Flute Choir - Sheet Music digital download

The Mysterious Barricades - Flute Choir Sheet Music by François Couperin Arranged for Flute Choir or Flute Quintet by Barbara A. Eberhart Score and Parts Scored for Flute 1, Flute 2, Alto Flute, Bass Flute & Contrabass Flute

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The Mysterious Barricades by François Couperin was written in 1717 for harpsichord. It is in the Style Brisé of the French Baroque. The music is syncopated and the melodic line is ambiguous. With arranging this work for flute ensemble the character of the piece is changed through the flutes’ ability to sustain notes. It enables a darker more blended tone enhancing the sense of mystery of this unusual piece. The typical Baroque embellishments were purposefully omitted; however performers should feel free to add stylistic embellishments. The Mysterious Barricades 3:20