Pan et les Bergers

Question 1

period and style

Answer 1

This piece is written by Jules Mouquet in 1913. It reflects the late Romantic style, incorporating impressionistic elements. The Romantic period was characterized by a focus on intense emotions as well as lyrical melodies which has been shown well through this piece.

Question 2

Composer and their influences

Answer 2

Jules Mouquet lived from 1867 to 1946 and was a French Composer and Flute player. Mouquet’s music reflects the late Romantic and early 20th century styles, incorporating impressionistic elements and emphasizing lyrical melodies and harmonies. In addition to his compositions, he was also a prominent teacher and contributed to flute pedagogy. He was influenced by composers such as Gabriel Faure and Debussy. He has inspired flautists such as Jean-Piere Rampal and Sir James Galway.

Question 3

Who is James Galway

Answer 3

Sir James Galway, born December 8, 1939 in Belfast Northen Ireland has been a member of the Berlin Philharmonic and has released numerous albums and won multiple awards, including Grammy Awards.

Question 4

Other works by Mouquet

Answer 4

Some other works by Mouquet are Sonatine for flute and piano and Suite de Trios Pieces.

Question 5

Other Genres

Answer 5

In addition to traditional classical forms, symphonic poem, a one-movement orchestral work that tells a story or paints a scene, was popular, by Franz Lizst and Richard Strauss. The late Romantic Period produced a rise of ballet music, with composers such as Tchaikovsky composing famous scores.

Question 6

O pan qui habites la montagne, chante nous
De tes douces levres une chanson, chante nous
La en t’accompagnant du roseau pastoral

Answer 6

The Pan who lives in the mountain, sing for us,
From your sweet lips a song, sing for us,
Accompanying you with the pastoral reeds.

Question 7

Allegro giocoso

Answer 7

fast and playful

Question 8

con brio

Answer 8

with life

Question 9

poco stretto

Answer 9

a little tighter and faster

Question 10

dolce e pastorale

Answer 10

sweet a pastoral

Question 11

allegro giocoso

Answer 11

fast and playful

Question 12

martellato

Answer 12

hammered out meaning strong and heavily accented

Question 13

espress

Answer 13

espressive

Question 14

volubile

Answer 14

changing

Question 15

subito

Answer 15

suddely

Question 16

piu

Answer 16

more

Question 17

misterioso

Answer 17

mysteriously

Question 18

allegramante

Answer 18

joyfully

Question 19

form

Answer 19

It is loosely in the form of ternary, meaning ABA, however in this piece there are many different harmonies within the “B” section

Question 20

key

Answer 20

It begins in F major, until Bar 25 where it changes to C major until bar 49, where it switches back the original key of F major, up until Bar 61, where it changes to the relative minor of F major, which is D minor. Through out Bar 61 until Bar 89, there is a lot of chromaticism especially through the semiquavers, when at Bar 89, it changes back to the key of F major, through to 105 where it suddenly switches to A major, which is continued for a short period, until Bar 107 where it changes to g minor, up until Bar 113, where the original key of F major appears again, until the end of the piece.