The Development, Tradition, and Global Influence of the Paris Conservatoire Flute Examinations

The French flute repertoire is without a doubt the foundation of recital and examination programs for classical flute players around the world. For over 200 years, the examination process at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris has been the catalyst for an enormous contribution of pieces to the standard flute repertoire that are performed in concert halls, universities, and music conservatories around the world. This expansion of repertoire has been fueled further by the development of the flute during this period into the instrument that we are familiar with today. In this document, I explain why this specific portion of French repertoire, which originated as examination pieces, has become so popular. This document is paired with the following recital from January 2023: Jules Demersseman - Sixième Solo de Concert, Op.82, (year of concours: 1896)Gabriel Fauré - Fantasie, Op.79, (year of concours: 1898) Cécile Chaminade - Concertino, Op.107, (year of concours: 1902) Louis Ganne - Andante et Scherzo (year of concours: 1901) Philippe Gaubert - Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando (year of concours: 1906) André Jolivet - Chant de Linos (year of concours: 1944) I provide historical information on each of the composers and their pieces. Additionally, I label and organize the performance techniques demanded in these pieces. These strategies will allow the reader to better understand the challenges of each piece and understand why this repertoire serves the dual purpose of both music for the examination room and the concert hall.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Alabama Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Clark, Stephen

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Schultz, Diane B

Contributors dc:contributor

• Chance, Kevin T
• Fader, Don
• Molina, Osiris
• Weiss, Deborah
• Zaheri, Amir

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• All rights reserved by the author unless otherwise indicated.

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en_US, English

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