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Albert Roussel – Pan Joueurs de Flute
Pan Joueurs de Flute by Albert RousselEach of the Joueurs de Flute has a mythological theme and the God Pan is this one. Pan was half man and half goat. He wasn't the most handsome of creatures and was the God of nature. He had a penchant for chasing the nymphs and in...
Claude Debussy – La Plus que Lente
La Plus que Lente by Claude DebussyLa Plus que Lente (the more than slow) waltz by Claude Debussy was written in 1910 after his Preludes book 1. It was originally written for piano but has over the years has been adapted to many instruments and in different keys and...
Francis Poulenc – Hommage a Edith Piaf
Hommage a Edith Piaf by Francis PoulencThe Improvisations are fifteen short works for piano, none lasting more than three and a half minutes, and most not even half that length.But just as historical perspective has recognized the startling originality of Poulenc’s...
Maurice Ravel – Bolero
Bolero by Maurice RevelBefore he left for a triumphant tour of North America in January 1928, Maurice Ravel had agreed to write a Spanish-flavoured ballet score for his friend, the Russian dancer and actress Ida Rubinstein (1885-1960). The idea was to create an...
Arabesque No 1 by Claude Debussy
Arabesque No 1 by Claude DebussyArabesque by Claude DebussyMs. de la Pejaudie is the last of the four pieces and is dedicated to Gaubert. The first three are themed on mythology like the God Pan. Arabesque in musical terms refers to changes in tempo and highly...
Ms. de la Pejaudie by Albert Roussel
Monsieur de la Pejaudie by Albert RousselMonsieur de la Pejaudie by Albert RousselMs. de la Pejaudie is the last of the four pieces and is dedicated to Gaubert. The first three are themed on mythology like the God Pan. Ms. de la Pejaudie is the hero of Henri de...
J. S. Bach – Concerto in F Minor BWV 1056 Largo
Concerto in F Minor BWV 1056 largo by J. S. BachConcerto in F Minor BWV 1056 J.S.Bach- LargoThis Largo, also called Arioso by Bach from the harpsichord concerto is the other piece I have loved from a far for a very long while. I finally decided to play and record it....
Lucio Dalla – Caruso
Caruso by Lucio DallaCaruso by Lucio DallaThe song simply tells about the pain and longings of a man who is about to die while he is looking into the eyes of a girl who was very dear to him. The lyrics contain various subtle references to people and places in Caruso's...
Francesco Sartori – Time to Say Goodbye
Time to Say Goodbye by Francesco SartoriTime to say goodbye by Francesco Sartori"Con te partirò" (Italian: [kon ˈte ppartiˈrɔ]; "With You I Shall Depart") is an Italian song written by Francesco Sartori (music) and Lucio Quarantotto (lyrics). It was first performed by...
Claude Debussy – Petite Suite En Bateau
Petite Suite En Bateau by Claude DebussyPetite Suite: En Bateau by Claude Debussy 1685 - 1759One third of the art songs Debussy composed were settings of the poems of Paul Verlaine (1844-1896). The first movements of the Petite suite are drawn from two poems of...
Pieces
Here are a some of the flute pieces.
Hope you enjoy them
Francis Poulenc – Hommage a Edith Piaf
Hommage a Edith Piaf by Francis PoulencThe Improvisations are fifteen short works for piano, none lasting more than three and a half minutes, and most not even half that length.But just as historical perspective has recognized the startling originality of Poulenc’s...
Maurice Ravel – Bolero
Bolero by Maurice RevelBefore he left for a triumphant tour of North America in January 1928, Maurice Ravel had agreed to write a Spanish-flavoured ballet score for his friend, the Russian dancer and actress Ida Rubinstein (1885-1960). The idea was to create an...
J S Bach – BWV 1031 Sonata in E Flat Major
Sonata in E Flat MAjor BWV 1031 by J S BachSonata in E Flat Major BWV 1031 1st Movement Allegro Moderato Sonata in E Flat Major BWV 1031 2nd Movement SicilianoSonata in E Flat MAjor by J S BachThe Sonata in E♭ major for flute and harpsichord, probably by J. S. Bach...
Francis Poulenc – Les Chemins de L’Amour
Les Chemins de L'Amour by Francis PoulencLes Chemins de L'Amour by Francis PoulencShortly after the 1940 Nazi invasion of France, Francis Poulenc was asked to write incidental music for a light drama by Jean Anouilh, Léocadia. It starred the celebrated French actress...
Arabesque No 1 by Claude Debussy
Arabesque No 1 by Claude DebussyArabesque by Claude DebussyMs. de la Pejaudie is the last of the four pieces and is dedicated to Gaubert. The first three are themed on mythology like the God Pan. Arabesque in musical terms refers to changes in tempo and highly...
Ms. de la Pejaudie by Albert Roussel
Monsieur de la Pejaudie by Albert RousselMonsieur de la Pejaudie by Albert RousselMs. de la Pejaudie is the last of the four pieces and is dedicated to Gaubert. The first three are themed on mythology like the God Pan. Ms. de la Pejaudie is the hero of Henri de...
J. S. Bach – Concerto in F Minor BWV 1056 Largo
Concerto in F Minor BWV 1056 largo by J. S. BachConcerto in F Minor BWV 1056 J.S.Bach- LargoThis Largo, also called Arioso by Bach from the harpsichord concerto is the other piece I have loved from a far for a very long while. I finally decided to play and record it....
Lucio Dalla – Caruso
Caruso by Lucio DallaCaruso by Lucio DallaThe song simply tells about the pain and longings of a man who is about to die while he is looking into the eyes of a girl who was very dear to him. The lyrics contain various subtle references to people and places in Caruso's...
Francesco Sartori – Time to Say Goodbye
Time to Say Goodbye by Francesco SartoriTime to say goodbye by Francesco Sartori"Con te partirò" (Italian: [kon ˈte ppartiˈrɔ]; "With You I Shall Depart") is an Italian song written by Francesco Sartori (music) and Lucio Quarantotto (lyrics). It was first performed by...
Takatsugu Muramatsu – The Voice of an Angel
The Voice of an Angel by Takatsugu MuramatsuThe Voice of an Angel by TakaTsugu MuramatsuAngel is probably my favourite vocalisation and just an example of how gravitation to playing melodies has really helped me develop my tone , style and voice. Part of that voice is...
Guides
Here are a number of guides for flute pieces. Some are restricted to subscription members.
Tone Development Through Interpretation No 47a
Tone Development Through InterpretationMarcel Moyse No 47a Extract from Oberon by Carl Maria von WeberPurpose of These StudiesThe Tone development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is a series of extracts that study expression, vibrato, colour and suppleness by...
Tone Development Through Interpretation No 02
Tone Development Through InterpretationMarcel Moyse Number 2 Extract from Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano DonizettiPurpose of These StudiesThe Tone development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is a series of extracts that study expression, vibrato, colour and...
Tone Development Through Interpretation No 61
Tone Development Through InterpretationMarcel Moyse Number 61 Extract from Werther Entr’acte Act 4 by Jules Massenet Purpose of These StudiesThe Tone development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is a series of extracts that study expression, vibrato, colour and...
Tone Development Through Interpretation No 65
Tone Development Through InterpretationMarcel Moyse Number 65 Extract from Mors et Vita by Charles GounodPurpose of These StudiesThe Tone development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is a series of extracts that study expression, vibrato, colour and suppleness...
Tone Development Through Interpretation No 04
Tone Development Through InterpretationMarcel Moyse Number 4: Air Russe Purpose of These ExtractsThe Tone development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is a series of extracts that study expression, vibrato, colour and suppleness by exploring operatic arias and...
Flute Guide Lensky’s Aria by Peter Tchaikovsky
Pieces Guidelensky's aria by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskylensky's aria by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1840-1893Why Choose Lensky's Aria by Peter Tchaikovsky?Listening to a vocal interpretation of this Aria is so helpful to understanding this musically. The Aria calls for a...
Babel Flute Tone Development No 33
Tone Development Through InterpretationMarcel Moyse Number 33 Extract from The Last Rose of Summer transcribed by Edward BuntingPurpose of These StudiesThe Tone development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is a series of extracts that study expression, vibrato,...
Babel Flute Morceau de Concours by Gabriel Faure
Pieces Guide:Morceau de Concours by Gabriel FaureThe Piece: Morceau de Concours by Gabriel Fauré. 1845-1924Why choose Morceau de Concours?Working through “Tone Development Through Interpretation” by Marcel Moyse has been invaluable to gain tonal clarity and phrasing...
Pieces Guide John Rutter – Suite Antique
Pieces Guide:Suite Antique by John RutterThe Piece: John Rutter: Suite Antique AriaChansonThe Guide: John Rutter Suite Antique Suite Antique is a 1979 concertante work written for harpsichord, flute and string orchestra. Rutter composed the...
Pieces Guide Gabriel Faure – Apes un Reve
Pieces GuideApes un reve (After a Dream) by Gabriel FaureApes un Reve by Gabriel Faure 1845-1924Why Choose Apes un reve by Gabriel Faure? It is so important to tell a story with all performances. Some are easier to decipher than others. Making the effort to really...