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Françaix, Jean
1912-1997
(b Le Mans, 23 May 1912; d Paris, 25 Sept 1997). French
L'Horloge de Flore (The Flower Clock) <1959>
solo oboe
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Inspired by Swedish botanist Linnaeus' "Flower Clock," reflecting the hours when certain flowers bloom.
Inspired by Swedish botanist Linnaeus' "Flower Clock," reflecting the hours when certain flowers bloom.
1. 3:00–Galant de Jour (Day Jessamine or Poisonberry)
2. 5:00–Cupidone bleu (Cupid's Dart or Blue
Catananche)
3. 10:00–Ciege à grandes fleurs (Night-blooming
Cereus)
4. 12:00–Nyctanthe de Malabar (Night-flowering or
Malabar Jasmine)
5. 17:00–Belle de nuit (Moonflower or Morning Glory)
6. 19:00–Geranium triste (Mourning Geranium)
7. 21:00–Silène noctiflore (Night-flowering
Catchfly)
2. 5:00–Cupidone bleu (Cupid's Dart or Blue
Catananche)
3. 10:00–Ciege à grandes fleurs (Night-blooming
Cereus)
4. 12:00–Nyctanthe de Malabar (Night-flowering or
Malabar Jasmine)
5. 17:00–Belle de nuit (Moonflower or Morning Glory)
6. 19:00–Geranium triste (Mourning Geranium)
7. 21:00–Silène noctiflore (Night-flowering
Catchfly)