The French Conservatory Tradition. In the late 18th century, composers were as likely to write for winds as for piano or strings, especially in France. As the Romantic Age in music began, most composers focused on the piano and violin, but in France, the wind tradition continued. The French established a conservatory system to train their musicians, and part of the training was for the students to learn new music for their instruments. French composers were commissioned, and as a result, a vast amount of music for winds by the best French composers of their day exists for our enjoyment. Composers include Jacque Ibert, Eugene Bozza, Jean Françaix and others.
Eugene Bozza (1899-1983)
Suite brève en trio, op. 67
Allegro moderato
Allegro vivo
Adagio espressivo
Final-Allegro vivo
Henri Tomasi (1901-1971)
Concert Champêtre
Ouverture
Minuetto
Bourrée
Nocturne
Tambourin
André Jolivet (1905-1974)
Sonatine for oboe and bassoon
Ouverture
Récitatif
Ostinato
Alexandre Tansman (1897-1986)
Suite
Dialogue
Scherzino
Aria
Finale
intermission
Jean Françaix (1912-1997)
Divertissement
Prélude
Allegretto assai
Elégie
Scherzo
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Duo for clarinet and bassoon
Allegro
Romance
Final
Jacques Ibert (1890-1962)
Cinq pièces en trio
Allegro vivo
Andantino
Allegro assai
Andante
Allegro quasi marziale