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For Flute and Oboe (or Flute)
To this day, Eugene Bozza (1905–1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments, despite being a violinist himself. His Trois Pièces for Flute and Oboe, or two Flutes, is an exquisite addition to the repertoire.
During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, Bozza won prizes for Violin, Conducting, and Composition, as well as the prestigious Grand Prix de Rome. He later conducted the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes, all while remaining a highly regarded composer.
Bozza’s Trois Pièces are exciting duets full of musical variety and contrast. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths notes, Bozza’s works “reveal melodic fluency, elegance of structure, and a consistently sensitive concern for instrumental capabilities.”