François Devienne (1759-1803) was a contemporary of Mozart and one of the few virtuosos who didn't have to flee his own country to get noticed. Born in Joinville, France, the youngest of the 14 children of a saddle maker, Devienne received his formative musical instruction as a choirboy in his hometown and quickly developed into a flute player of formidable gifts, studying with Felix Rault. He was active in Paris as a flautist, bassoonist, and composer. The Six duos Op.2 were written in 1786 for the captain of the guard of the Artois Count, and they exude a playful, fresh, and bright atmosphere, accompanied by lyrical melodies that intertwine beautifully. This album is a collection of six duos for two flutes, each filled with character and designed to offer both performers and listeners an engaging musical experience. This unique recording utilizes the first edition sheet music published by Sieber in Paris, c.1786.

• Genre: Classical
• Label: Brilliant Classics