A newly engraved and researched edition from the composer's manuscript held in The Aaron Copland Collection at the Library of Congresswith extensive critical commentary by the editor. Also included is a
Expression for Flute is an original concert piece for flute and piano written by Jack Normain Kimmell. This masterful piece evokes a feeling of unease with its use of atonality and
With a lyrical melody that contrasts with technical sections, this is a good vehicle to display musical knowledge.
When an admired composer's new work opens with the tempo "as sultrily as possible, or when it’s scored for three piccolos with piano, or when a piece composed and premiered during the height of a
This inspiring 4 1/2-minute solo has drama, beauty, idiomatic flashiness, and an opening theme in minor that comes back in a triumphant major key. The composer has written, "FLIGHT begins slowly, then
Commissioned by Texas Woman's University in 2018 as a tribute to a flute pedagogue and professional, Dr. Pamela Youngblood, this concerto is in a standard three-movement form, with the first and third
In the four movements Earth/Gaia, Kyklos Aquae, Aulos – recitativo del vento and the fire dance il fuoco, Daniel Schnyder describes the four elements: earth, water, air and fire, which have always
Included in this collection are the Telemann sonatas in G major, C minor, F major, and B-flat major. With piano accompaniment.
This collection, compiled by Sonora Slocum, principal flutist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, features some of the most popular flute repertoire by French composers. This is an excellent addition to
Giraffe Minuet, Alto Flute Duet by Mark Ballora. Commissioned by Naomi Seidman and Agatha Wang in honor of Eleanor Duncan Armstrong. This work features contemporary techniques include flutter
Written for piccolo virtuoso Christine Erlander Beard, Haven for piccolo and piano was written in response to a difficult time in the performer's life. She expressed that her one escape from her
Headstand, Cartwheels is a nuanced dialogue between piccolo and piano. The reflective first movement (Headstand) gives way to a percussive second movement (Cartwheels), contrasting through its
"Hiraeth" is a Welsh word with no direct English translation, but the meaning is a mix of longing and nostalgia, especially for one's homeland. Whether the separation is recent or long ago, an
Endearing and laden with motion, this poignant pop-jazz quintet for four flutes and alto flute begins with a haunting low solo, builds through countermelodies and bell tones to its tense climax, and closes
Jazz luminary Ali Ryerson traces a unique and personal artistic path in this solo work. With an engaging form reminiscent of jazz charts (a dreamy introduction, a catchy, swinging head, and
To mark the 250th anniversary of Schott Music, these treasures have been uncovered from the archives, re-edited and presented in these beautiful editions. This anthology is aimed at intermediate to advanced
Charming and lyrical, Little Surprises is a suite of single-page preludes for piccolo alone, each bearing its own twists and turns. Each movement, or the complete collection, is ideal for recitals
From across the misty moor arises a mournful flute solo, a blur of supporting tones, a pause... and a jig! This lively 6/8 folk-like tune of shared flying flute lines, tuneful countermelodies, and drones