Cécile Chaminade: Four Songs, Vol. 1 for Flute and Piano

Cécile Chaminade wrote many art songs in the French Romantic style (think Gaubert/ Saint-Saens/Faure) which were very popular during her lifetime. Many of these beautiful works have now fallen into obscurity.  This new four-song collection by Mark Sparks brings these spectacularly-crafted, colorful songs into a new light, arranged for flute and piano. These approachable pieces (1. Villanelle, 2. Ma première lettre, 3. Mignonne, and 4. L'été) are perfect for a recital set, but each song stands firmly on its own as well. Text translations, with measure numbers for easy reference illuminate the music for a deeper dive. Piano score with separate flute part, 9X12 PDF Concert format. Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.