Performing solo flute music is incredibly rewarding and always makes a refreshing contrast in a recital. Discover this diverse collection of beautiful music and bring vibrant new colours to your repertoire.
Francis Poulenc: Un Joueur de flûte berce les ruines for Solo Flute
This miniature Poulenc gem has a haunting C minor melody which weaves its way across the flute. Although short, a repeat is a very successful way to make the music hold its own in any concert. This is stunningly beautiful music of the highest quality and fabulous to play too! Difficulty Guide: 6
Ed Mirjam Nastasi: The Solo Flute Book Volume 3 -Romantic
The list of composers in this volume are well-known nineteenth century names including Drouet, Kummer, and Mercadante but they are represented by music that is less familiar.There are seventenn pieces in all so this is great value for money and will provide entertainment for ages! Difficulty Guide: 7-9
Toru Takemitsu: Air for Solo Flute
Air has a most haunting melodic quality that is very moving. Texture is achieved through a challenging use of dynamics, with timbral trills and portamento adding even more colour. This is wonderful piece of solo flute writing that would enhance any recital. Difficulty Guide: 9
Reena Esmail: Chardonnay for Solo Flute
This is a lovely piece! Fluid in construction, it encourages an improvisational freedom in performance which the cross-culture influences really enhance It’s all conventionally notated with uncomplicated rhythms and conventional tonguing patterns so the skill is to bring out the character of the contrasting slow-fast-slow sections and create something magical. It’s fabulous! Difficulty Guide: 8
Paul Reade: Aspects of a Landscape for Solo Flute
These seven pieces portray the life of birds in the country. Starting with the stillness of Dawn with the first hints of activity, the music takes us through the chatter of Birdsong, Bird Movements, a Sun Dance, fighting in Conflict and a very sad Lament before Celebration brings all the themes together in flurry of notes. Highly recommended! Difficulty Guide: 6-8
