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Bacri Nicolas
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12 monologues pascaliens Op. 92 for flute solo
12 monologues pascaliens Op. 92 for flute solo
Nicolas Bacri: 12 monologues pascaliens Op. 92 for flute solo was written in 2004. The piece is dedicated jointly to two prominent French musicians: Philippe Bernold (flutist) and François Leleux (oboist), since the piece can be performed either on flute or oboe.
The title "Monologues Pascaliens" alludes to the French philosopher Blaise Pascal, suggesting a work of contemplation and serious expression. The 12 short movements are designed to explore varied emotional and technical possibilities of the solo instrument within a concise framework (total duration is approximately 7 minutes and 30 seconds). The piece requires increasing virtuosity through its movements, ranging from Adagio cantabile to Vivace alla giga.
Bacri Nicolas
Nicolas Bacri (1961) is a French composer, known for his return to melodic, tonal expression. He is one of France's most frequently performed and recorded composers, having created over 150 works across various genres.
Born in Paris, France, Bacri began piano lessons at age seven. He pursued formal music education at the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSM), where he studied composition under notable figures like Serge Nigg and Michel Philippot, graduating with a premier prix in 1983.
He was awarded residencies at the French Academy in Rome (Villa Medici) and the Casa de Velázquez in Madrid. From 1987 to 1991, he served as the Director of Chamber Music for Radio France, where he was noted for organizing the first complete cycle of Shostakovich's string quartets in France. He later held composer-in-residence positions with several French orchestras and has taught at the Geneva Conservatory and the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris.
While his early works leaned toward post-Webernian atonality, he later embraced a style that blends classical rigor, romantic expression, and modern techniques.
Overall, he has composed 7 symphonies, over 30 concertos, 11 string quartets, and the opera "Cosi Fanciulli".