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Six trio sonatas, Op. 4 Volume 1
 Six trio sonatas, Op. 4 Volume 2
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pixelJean-Baptiste Quentin
Of all the highly talented minor composers active in 18th-century France, Jean-Baptiste Quentin (c.1690–c.1760) is perhaps the most skilful and productive of those who have yet to gain substantial recognition. Precisely 123 compositions by him survive, all of them published in a series of nineteen collections that appeared between 1724 and c.1750. Thirty-six are sonatas for violin plus continuo, and the remainder are trios for two violins or flutes plus continuo, except for seven later works that add a middle part for viola or bass viol. Quentin was primarily a violinist in the orchestra of the Paris Opéra, being one of its most distinguished names, but from 1738 he served there as a viola player. He left the orchestra towards 1750 and his last years were spent in obscurity.


VOLUME 1
Composer:  Jean-Baptiste Quentin
Editor: Michael Talbot
Publication date:  July 2024
Instruments:  Two violins, bass viol or cello and harpsichord
Format:  Full score and parts
Series: Baroque
Pages:  xii/30 + 16 + 2x12
ISMN:  979 0 708213 21 5 
ISBN:  978 1 914137 66 2
Code:  HH607.FSP
Price:  £37.00               more information

Leaflet Music example Sonata 1 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Sonata 2 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Sonata 3 (pdf)

VOLUME 2
Composer:  Jean-Baptiste Quentin
Editor: Michael Talbot
Publication date:  July 2024
Instruments:  Two violins, bass viol or cello and harpsichord
Format:  Full score and parts
Series: Baroque
Pages:  xii/30 + 3x16
ISMN:  979 0 708213 22 2 
ISBN:  978 1 914137 67 9
Code:  HH608.FSP
Price:  £40.00               more information

Leaflet Music example Sonata 4 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Sonata 5 (pdf)
Leaflet Music example Sonata 6 (pdf)

Quentin’s trio sonatas are impressive for their command of all the elements of musical composition, particularly counterpoint (fugues are one of his specialities). They mix French and Italian elements attractively and the movement types employed are varied intelligently so as to give each work individuality. They are equally suited to recreational and concert use and deserve to stand alongside their companion works by such composers as Leclair and Mondonville.

ed. Michael Talbot
Quentin
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is included in the Grade 6 Piano syllabus of the ABRSM
The Little Ballerina / Nocturne
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pixelChristian Hartmann
Den lille danserinnen (‘The Little Ballerina’) evokes a charming, gracious, light-footed dancer, while Nocturne makes the piano sing in the romantic tradition. Both these delightful short pieces would be ideal encores!
Composer: Christian Hartmannn
Publication date:  April 2016
Instruments: Piano
Format: Performing score
Duration: c.4'
Pages: iii/4
ISMN: 979 0 708146 15 5 
Code: HH398.SOL
Price: £7.95               More information

Notenbeispiel Music example (pdf)
Contemporary
"I love these two little pieces, and I am sure many late intermediate players will enjoy them equally."
Read Andrew Eales's review in Pianodao
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Spring 2024
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