This collection of 10 easy pieces from the Romantic Period arranged for Flute and Piano is the perfect resource for students of the first courses in music. Not only is it ideal for essay writing and concerts, but it also provides an excellent introduction to the music of the Romantic Period. With pieces from composers such as Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Rubinstein, Paganini and Dvorak, this collection offers an exciting and accessible way to explore the music of the Romantic Period. The pieces are easy enough for students of the first courses to play, but still provide enough challenge to keep them engaged. With this collection, students will be able to develop their skills and knowledge of the music of the Romantic Period, making it invaluable for any beginner musician.Complete parts for Flute and Piano.
Easy keys and range for Flute
Easy Piano accompaniment
Musical themes taken from the original compositions:
Largo from ?New World Symphony? ? A. Dvorák
Theme from "Le Streghe" - N. Paganini
Melody in F ? A. Rubinstein
Soldier March ? R. Schumann
The Great Gate of Kiev - M. Mussorgsky
Theme from "New World Symphony" (IV mov.) - A. Dvorák
Theme from "Symphony n. 1" (IV mov.) - J. Brahms
Theme from "Symphony n. 5" (II mov.) - L. van Beethoven
Theme from "Symphony n. 7" (II mov.) - L. van Beethoven
Theme from "Swane Lake" - P. I. Tchaikovsky.

These are 12 original and ambient flute and piano duets with a different piece for every major key beginning with C major and each number moving a half step higher till number 12 in B major. These are all relaxing and romantic composition in quiet and calm styles and are somewhat a set of etudes encouraging the violinist and pianist to play similar styles in some keys that that may not be favorites. However, professional musicians have to play in every key and students would be well served play all and not avoid certain keys. All of these have piano tracks that may be used for performance or rehearsal and can be found under "Quietude No. 1 Piano Track" and just changing the number to find the right track. The MP3 is of No. 1 while the YouTube link is of number 9 in A flat major. There are separate flute parts for every piece. Most of the piano parts as seen can also serve as stand alone solos. This book is also available for violin and piano solo. James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and serves as the Music Department Chairman of Welch College.