“French composer and conductor; Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Three Pastorales for Flute Trio in 1964. As with his other wind compositions; Three Pastorales was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille; but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured in to musical studies by his parents; Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor; and during the summer; he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However; in 1921; he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become a high profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes; often incorporating themes of the songs he had learned during the summers with his Grandmother in to his compositions. The Three Pastorales are named; 1) Bolivian; 2) Cretan; and 3) Sicilienne. This Tomasi piece is suitable to an advanced Flute Trio; providing an exciting alternative addition to the ensemble repertoire.”

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