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Title	Pastorale de Provence
Article no.	9551690
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Suite
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	Mitropa
Publisher's article no. *	0118-93-010 M
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035019429
ISMN *	979-0-03501942-9
ISMN-10 *	M-03501942-9
Year of publication	1993
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Composer	Cesarini, Franco
Opus no.	Op.12
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	C3 (Swiss 2nd class); D3 (German medium level)
Duration	9:30
Additional info/contents	This suite was composed in memory of the Provençal composer Darius Milhaud. Variety is the keyword of this composition, which also incorporates folk melodies. Each movement describes a different figure in traditional dances at different tempos: the villager comes along as a round dance, the little shepherd as a musette, the princess is introduced in a pavane and the goblin in a farandole, an old Provençal chain dance.

No.	Track title	Sound sample
1	La Villageoise / Die Dorfbewohnerin
2	Le petit Berger / Der kleine Schäfer
3	La princesse / Die Prinzessin
4	Le Lutin / Der Kobold

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Programme notes *: The composition "Pastorale de Provence" by Franco Cesarini is an enchanting musical representation of the rural beauty and charm of Provence, a region in the south of France. The suite consists of four movements, each capturing a particular characteristic and atmosphere to paint a varied and vivid picture of the landscape and culture of Provence. 1. the first movement of the suite, "La Villageoise", conveys the lively bustle of a French village. The music captures the lively and convivial atmosphere of the village community in a round dance. Energetic melodies and joyful rhythms reflect the encounters and activities of the villagers. The variety of timbres and instrumentation gives this movement liveliness and authenticity. The second movement, "Le petit Berger", focuses on the rural life and pastoral scenes of Provence. The tender and gentle melody of a little shepherd is rendered by the music of a musette. The mood is calm and peaceful, and the soundscape creates an image of wide, green meadows and picturesque hills. 3. in "La princesse", a pavane brings a touch of elegance and grace to the suite. This movement portrays a princess or noble lady strolling through the rural landscapes of Provence. The music exudes a regal dignity and a certain mystery while remaining embedded in the rural setting. 4. the fourth movement, "Le Lutin", adds a playful and humorous note to the suite. Here the leprechaun is depicted as a farandole, which often appears as a mischievous character in folklore. The music is lively and full of verve while capturing the charm and whimsy of this magical creature. "Pastorale de Provence" is a masterful composition by Franco Cesarini that brings the rich and varied landscape of Provence to life through music. Each movement of the suite contributes to a unique image of the region, be it the bustling village life, the idyll of a small shepherd, the elegance of a princess or the mischievous imp. The suite demonstrates Cesarini's ability to translate moods and scenes into music while using a wide range of timbres and emotions to create an impressive musical painting. "Pastorale de Provence" invites the audience to embark on a sonic journey through picturesque Provence and experience the beauty of this region. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Mitropa Music

	Format
	Pastorale de Provence (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Pastorale de Provence (concert/wind band), full score
	Amazonia, audio CD  out of print
	Franco Cesarini: A Composer's Portrait, 6CD
	Wind Music of Franco Cesarini #1, audio CD

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