Piece Overview
Jean Françaix composed his Wind Quintet No. 1 in E major in 1948, commissioned by and dedicated to the Wind Quintet of the Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française. This charming chamber work unfolds across four movements:
- Andante tranquillo – Allegro assai
- Presto, scherzo
- Tema con variazioni
- Tempo di marcia francese Françaix’s style is celebrated for its lightness, wit, and conversational interplay—rooted in the neoclassical tradition, it remains tonal yet fresh, elegantly balancing humor and finesse.
My Performance Context
This video captures my performance of Françaix’s Wind Quintet No. 1 at my friend Jungmin Kim’s doctoral chamber recital at Boston University. Jungmin Kim, an accomplished oboist, graciously invited our ensemble to collaborate for this special event.