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Sonata for Flute and Piano Presto Giocoso by Francis Poulenc

by | 13 April 2025 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Sonata for Flute and Piano - Presto Giocoso by Francis PoulencSonata for Flute and Piano by Francis Poulenc – Presto Giocoso.Jean-Pierre,’ said Poulenc: ‘you know you’ve always wanted me to write a sonata for flute and piano? Well, I’m going to,’ he said. ‘And the...
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George Gershwin – Summertime

by | 16 March 2025 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Summertime by George GershwinExploring Diverse Genres “Summertime” was chosen to explore melodies from diverse genres to develop versatility. I encourage others to master these melodies to develop tone and expression. This wider range of repertoire broadens the...
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George Frideric Handel – Flute Sonata in A minor HWV 362 Allegro

by | 23 February 2025 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Flute Sonata in A minor hwv 362 Allegro by George Frideric HandelThe Handel A Minor HWV 362, is one of his most beautiful. Originally written for recorder and cembalo in 1720.Every movement is expressive and virtuosic in its own way. There is something deeply sad and...
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The Speaking Point of the Flute

by | 23 February 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Why is finding the speaking point of the flute is so important!? If one searches the speaking point of the flute, there are numerous theories on it . Googles Bard has one: "The "speaking point" of a flute refers to the precise moment and place where the airstream from...
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Gioachino Rossini – Chopin Variations on a Theme

by | 19 January 2025 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Chopin Variations on a Themeby Gioachino Rossini Gioachino Rossini (born 29 February 1792; died 13 November 1868)  Gioachino Antonio Rossini was the most significant Italian composer of the first half of the nineteenth century.  Although he wrote many songs including...
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Ennio Morricone – La Califfa

by | 26 November 2024 | Pieces | 0 Comments

La Califfa by Ennio Morricone Why are melodies so useful? Melodies are one of the most useful development tools we have available to us as players and musicians.Tone, colours and a deep emotional connection to the listener are difficult but can be taught and...
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Takasuke Ono – Yoimachigusa – Evening Primrose

by | 9 October 2024 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Evening Primrose "Yoimachigusa" by Tadasuke OnoBackground This version of Yoimachigusa (Evening Primrose) has been my favourite recording of Marcel Moyse for a very long time. His impromptu variations are inspirational. The recording encapsulates everything I love...
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George Frideric Handel – Flute Sonata in A minor HWV 362 Larghetto

by | 23 September 2024 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Flute Sonata in A minor hwv 362 Larghetto by George Frideric HandelEileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano - George Frideric Handel - Sonata in A minor Larghetto The Handel A Minor HWV 362 to me is one of his most beautiful. Originally written for recorder and cembalo...
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Maurice Ravel – Habanera

by | 10 September 2024 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Habanera by Maurice RavelEileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano - Maurice Ravel - Habanera Maurice Ravel was born in 1875 and is one of my absolute favourite composers. There is something so magical about the Impressionist period in music. Colour and expression are...
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Joe Hisaishi – Ashitaka and San

by | 24 August 2024 | Pieces | 0 Comments

Ashitaka and San by Joe HisaishiEileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano - Joe Hisaishi - Ashitaka and San Expressing hope and love in tone and performance. How do we develop the skill set of empathy and deep thought behind our practice. Ashitaka and San is the theme...
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