Dukas - Villanelle for Horn and Piano *Durand Streatham Stan

Streatham Stan

but also for amateurs

one backing track omitting both duet parts

Here the solo piccolo can really show its wares as an instrument capable of many surprises

The variations

Dukas - Villanelle for Horn and Piano *Durand Streatham StanPaul Dukas wrote his Villanelle as a demanding exam piece for the horn class of the Paris Conservatoire in 1906. The title, referencing a cheerful traditional vocal genre that originated in 16th century Italy, already shows that it is by no means a dry etude. Alongside the technical challenges (stopped notes, fast scales, playing without valves using natural horn techniques), the piece is successful because of its refreshing melodies, for which reason