Dukas - Villanelle for Horn and Piano *Durand published here in a setting

published here in a setting for piccolo and piano

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Dukas - Villanelle for Horn and Piano *Durand published here in a settingPaul 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