The Gardens of Anna Maria Luisa de Medici for Flute, Cello and Piano
(1) - Staff Pick
Staff Pick
“Mesmerising!”
This is a mesmerising piece which weaves a spell over the listener with its Japanese minimalist style. The first movement, Just to see something beautiful, opens with a long flute solo, joined eventually by high piano fluttering which takes us immediately to the Orient. Fools hurry is more animated with the cello taking a more active role. The piano ending is beautiful. The third movement is sad and heartbreaking with a cascading central section. This is a lovely piece - don't miss it!
From the Publisher
This trio is inspired by the last of the Medicis, the remarkable Anna Maria Luisa (1667-1743), who left Italy for Germany for twenty-six years while married to Johann Wilhelm of Saxony. Just one facet of her colourful life influences the composition: each of the three movements reveals her love of nature under cultivation.
Performance duration (approx): 15'
Contents
- Just to see something beautiful
- Fools hurry, clever ones wait, wise ones walk in the garden
- Villa quieter: andante poco mesto
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
- Part 2: Cello
- Part 3: Piano
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publisher's reference: 9780193868564
Our Stock Code: 1380255
Media Type: Paperback (20 pages [score])
