Dukas - Villanelle for Horn and Piano *Durand one backing track omitting both

one backing track omitting both duet parts

The CD also contains printable PDFs of the piano accompaniments which are the same for each 'Movie Themes' publication for other instruments making it ideal for ensemble or solo playing

but also for amateurs

Here the solo piccolo can really show its wares as an instrument capable of many surprises

Dukas - Villanelle for Horn and Piano *Durand one backing track omitting bothPaul 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