by Eileen Gilligan | Jan 11, 2026 | Pieces
Sicilienne by Gabriel Faure Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924): A Profile Featuring the Sicilienne, recorded by Eileen Gilligan (flute) and Maree Kilpatrick (piano) Introduction Gabriel Fauré stands as one of the most influential French composers of the late 19th and early...
by Eileen Stanley | Nov 2, 2025 | Pieces
Adagio in D minor by Alessandro Marcello Using melodies to develop tone and interpretation skills. The Adagio from the Oboe Concerto in D minor by Alessandro Marcello is the perfect melody for this. It demands a beautiful tone, expression, and incredible control over...
by Eileen Gilligan | Aug 24, 2025 | Pieces
Flute Sonata in A minor hwv 362 Allegro by George Frideric Handel The 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...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jul 20, 2025 | Pieces
Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d’été from the Six épigraphes antiques. by Claude Debussy Claude Debussy – Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d’été from the Six épigraphes antiques. Claude Debussy’s Bilitis for flute refers to the Six épigraphes antiques. The Six...
by Eileen Gilligan | Apr 13, 2025 | Pieces
Sonata for Flute and Piano – Presto Giocoso by Francis Poulenc Sonata 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...
by Eileen Gilligan | Mar 16, 2025 | Pieces
Summertime by George Gershwin Exploring 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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