Homage to Camille Saint-Saëns

French romantic music is an important Era in the history of music and a landmark for the evolution of wind instruments. One of the most important composers of this period is Camille Saint-Saëns. He dealt with the writing and promotion of woodwinds, writing three sonatas for oboe, clarinet and bassoon and a Romance for flute. Indeed, the last work he wrote shortly before he died was the Sonata for Bassoon.

Our aim is to bring these four masterpieces in one concert where the audience can have a comprehensive idea about them, get to know them and compare them, but also to exchange creative ideas. As we have studied in French-speaking countries with great tradition of performing French music, we want to approach Camille's thinking and culture and present it clearly to the public.

Musicians: Eva Stavrou, Flute
Krinio Troullou, Oboe
Ilias Papadopoulos, Clarinet
Mavroudes Troullos, Bassoon
Areti Prosilia, Piano

Program:

-Romance for Flute and Piano
-Sonata for Clarinet and Piano op.167
-Sonata for Oboe and Piano in D Major op.166
-Sonata for Bassoon and Piano op.168