Composer

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Michel Corrette

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Publication Date

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ca. 1739

Average_duration

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55:07

Movement_count

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20

Movement ....

Les Délices de la Solitude, Op. 20 is a collection of six sonatas for flute and basso continuo composed by Michel Corrette. The collection was published in Paris in 1740. The sonatas are written in the Baroque style and are characterized by their virtuosic flute writing and lively dance movements. The first sonata in the collection, marked "Grave - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro," begins with a slow, mournful introduction before launching into a lively Allegro. The second movement, Adagio, is a lyrical and expressive aria for the flute. The final Allegro is a fast and energetic dance movement. The second sonata, marked "Largo - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro," begins with a slow and stately Largo before transitioning into a lively Allegro. The Adagio is a beautiful and expressive aria for the flute, while the final Allegro is a fast and lively dance movement. The third sonata, marked "Grave - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro," begins with a slow and solemn Grave before launching into a lively Allegro. The Adagio is a lyrical and expressive aria for the flute, while the final Allegro is a fast and lively dance movement. The fourth sonata, marked "Largo - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro," begins with a slow and expressive Largo before transitioning into a lively Allegro. The Adagio is a beautiful and expressive aria for the flute, while the final Allegro is a fast and lively dance movement. The fifth sonata, marked "Grave - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro," begins with a slow and mournful Grave before launching into a lively Allegro. The Adagio is a lyrical and expressive aria for the flute, while the final Allegro is a fast and lively dance movement. The sixth and final sonata, marked "Largo - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro," begins with a slow and expressive Largo before transitioning into a lively Allegro. The Adagio is a beautiful and expressive aria for the flute, while the final Allegro is a fast and lively dance movement. Overall, Les Délices de la Solitude, Op. 20 is a beautiful and virtuosic collection of sonatas for flute and basso continuo. The collection showcases Corrette's skill as a composer and his ability to write expressive and lively music for the flute.

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