Sicilienne, Op. 78 by G. Fauré/ flute and piano version/ The Mazzoni Duo

This beautiful piece is arranged from the composer's Pelléas et Mélisande suite for orchestra. It is beloved by musicians and audiences alike, and has become a standard piece in the flute and piano repertoire. It depicts the happiest moments in Melisande's ill fated life.
Fauré originally wrote the music as a piece for orchestra alone for a different theatrical work that was never performed. He then re-wrote the material as a cello and piano piece and also as incidental music for the play Pelléas et Mélisande. Finally, it was re-orchestrated and incorporated into a four-movement suite, becoming the version we know today.
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[@conyvent]

I'm not a musician, but I listen a lot and I enjoy it. I find this interpretation very balanced in terms of the roles of the piano and the flute. The flute expresses a very warm sound, I hear sustained notes, with vibrato, ligatto and very good joints. The performance of the piano is very subtle but with a technique that does not lose any note and creates the atmosphere that the work requires. I think they are very good artists. A lot of personal and professional success. It was very gratifying to hear your interpretation.

[@themazzoniduo]

We thank you for your kind and insightful comments!

[@doromamire]

De nombreux flûtistes ont mis en ligne des vidéos de leur interprétation du Siciliano de Fauré, et il est bon de voir l'attrait de chacun. Parmi les pièces pour flûte de la période romantique, cette Siciliano est celle qui peut le mieux faire ressortir le charme de l'interprète.

[@markfortuin7111]

Sublime

[@themazzoniduo]

Thank you so much!

[@ljornliam]

A stunning version, thank you. Beautiful playing. I'm working on the piano piece and will be accompanying a flautist. The version that I have from IMSLP is at 50 BPM. Now I'm not sure if that's right, because this sounds so lovely.

[@themazzoniduo]

There are several different interpretations of this standard repertoire piece. It might be worthwhile surveying several recordings, including the orchestral version. We like keeping it moving a bit more, but it can also be great at a slower tempo. Good Luck!

[@ljornliam]

@@themazzoniduo I also realized I was counting on the 16th note, not the quarter note! 😆 The 50 BPM tempo makes sense now!

[@gabrielpaula1770]

Spectacular! Can you tell me which model of flute she is playing? thank you very much!

[@themazzoniduo]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I (Jennifer) play a .950 silver Nagahara ( circa 2001) with a 9K Albert Cooper headjoint.

[@teevee-girl]

I love your playing! Your tone is perfect and whole :) I'm in seventh grade and adore my flute- I'm the section leader/unofficial drum major for my grade- and, I love this piece. I've played Poulenc's Sonata (all three movements), and Allemande. I can't wait to play this piece! Do you have the sheet music by chance?

[@themazzoniduo]

Thank you for your super nice compliments! I'm so glad that you like the flute, and it sounds like you are playing great pieces! Faure's Sicilienne is published by several different publishers, including International Music Company. The version we are playing is most closely related to that. Best Wishes!

[@teevee-girl]

​@@themazzoniduo That's wonderful! Thank you, have a perfect day!