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Topic: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano  (Read 431 times)

Offline lafo

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F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
on: April 08, 2026, 06:30:13 AM
Some chamber music with my friend. A beautiful Sonata by Poulenc. Enjoy! :)

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Offline dizzyfingers

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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #1 on: April 08, 2026, 01:40:54 PM
Thanks for posting this.  Someone has asked me to play a movement, either the 1st or 2nd for a church service, which do you think is easier?
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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #2 on: April 08, 2026, 05:00:29 PM
Quote from: dizzyfingers on April 08, 2026, 01:40:54 PM
Thanks for posting this.  Someone has asked me to play a movement, either the 1st or 2nd for a church service, which do you think is easier?

The 2nd is definitely easier, but the 1st is also not that hard (compared to the third) :)
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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #3 on: April 22, 2026, 02:05:49 AM
Quote from: lafo on April 08, 2026, 06:30:13 AM
Some chamber music with my friend. A beautiful Sonata by Poulenc. Enjoy! :)

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That sounds like a lovely way to spend time with a friend! Poulenc’s sonatas have such a unique charm—beautifully expressive and full of character. I can only imagine how magical it must be to experience that music live. Hope you both enjoy every note of it!
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Offline lafo

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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #4 on: April 26, 2026, 06:32:05 AM
I completely agree with you! And many thanks!! :))
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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #5 on: May 10, 2026, 08:34:54 AM
Quote from: lafo on April 08, 2026, 06:30:13 AM
Some chamber music with my friend. A beautiful Sonata by Poulenc. Enjoy! :)
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You two are amazing! How long do you think a student in advanced level can play this song smoothly?
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Offline lafo

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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #6 on: May 19, 2026, 08:15:51 PM
Quote from: brianallen on May 10, 2026, 08:34:54 AM
You two are amazing! How long do you think a student in advanced level can play this song smoothly?

Many thanks! It took us something like 3 weeks of practice to get it to this level :) In general it is not that complicated, especially for the piano :))
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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #7 on: May 20, 2026, 12:24:22 PM
so interesting that 2 new accounts with 1 post only have come to this particular post in auditions to bestow flowery compliments - -

 :)  ;)  :o  :D  ;D
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Offline essence

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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #8 on: May 20, 2026, 12:41:05 PM
If the grammar and wording are too good....it is too good.

Although

How long do you think a student in advanced level can play this song smoothly?

doesn't make any sense.
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Offline perfect_pitch

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Re: F. Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano
Reply #9 on: May 20, 2026, 01:13:10 PM
You DO realise that the poster just used a quote to insert a hidden hyperlink? Check right under the word 'Some' and you'll see some unusual dots.

Guy is nothing but a spammy bastard. I think that's one of the ones I reported, but honestly - I can't keep up at this stage now.
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