Fauré, G. - Masques et Bergamasques Op. 112

TITLE: Masques et Bergamasques Op. 112 COMPOSER: Gabriel Fauré PUBLISHER: Jolly Music LLC ED/ARR: Elizabeth Jolly INSTRUMENTATION: Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Flute 4, Alto Flute 1, Alto Flute 2, Bass Flute 1, Bass Flute 2 (opt.), Contrabass Flute DESCRIPTION: Composed in 1919 for a theatrical entertainment commissioned by Prince Albert I of Monaco, Masques et Bergamasque sis one of Gabriel Fauré's last orchestral works. The title evokes the playful, masked figures of the commedia dell'arte and the rustic bergamasque dance, blending elegance with a hint of nostalgia. The suite combines new material with reworked earlier pieces, embracing a neoclassical style while retaining Fauré's signature lyricism. This flute choir arrangement is suitable for intermediate to advanced flutists.