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Berceuse, for flute and marimba, in G major

ISWC T-314.854.739.7 a bassinet
(from Wikimedia)

Jean-Pierre Vial composed this berceuse in 2015. In this short lullaby, the flute, here and there syncopated, and the swinging marimba softly reply to each other.

Jean-Pierre Vial also used the theme of this lullaby as part of his Canzonetta for violin, cello and piano.

To listen to the berceuse (an MP3 clip), click here.

The berceuse is scored for flute and marimba. (Two marimba players are required.) The score is published by Universal Edition.

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