Biography of Martin-Joseph Mengal (1784-1851)

27.01.1784
Geboren in Gent
Violin lessons and early solo concerti on this instrument
1797
Hornist of the Gent orchestra
1804
Studies horn an music theory at the Paris conservatory
Member of the imperial guard and part of crusades to Italy, Austria and Prussia
Completion of his omposition studies with Reicha
1825
Conductor of the Grand Theatre in Gent and afterwards in several opera orchestras
1835
Head of the Gent conservatory
03.07.1851
Dies in Gent

Sheet music for flute:

3 Quartette op. 19
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(flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn)
Robert Ostermeyer Musikedition, ROM 112
Rating: mid-grade
  1. Nr. 1 - Allegro
  2. Nr. 1 - Thema Varie Andantino
  3. Nr. 1 - Allegro Legerement
  4. Nr. 2 - Grazioso
  5. Nr. 2 - Andante
  6. Nr. 2 - Polonaise
  7. Nr. 3 - Maestoso
  8. Nr. 3 - Menuetto grazioso
  9. Nr. 3 - Finale Allegretto
Parts and score
Nice, to a big hit but with a few good ideas (the first of the three anyway)
Last edit 16.12.2011