André Jolivet (1905-1974) composed Chant de Linos for the Solo de Concours at the Paris Conservatoire in 1944. Initially written for Flute Harp and String Trio this version contains the scores for the Flute and the Piano. This piece is quite difficult to execute but will stand out in a competition or a recital. Inspired from what is called a Chant de Linos a threnody (or lament to the dead) in the Greek antiquity this piece is also about Linos son of Apollo. A good music player Linos taught Orpheus the Lyre and was killed by Heracles for criticising him too much. André Jolivet is a Frenchcomposer who was really inspired by the Antiquity and had a strong interest for atonality. He also wrote many chamber music pieces eleven concertos some orchestral and some vocal music.

Simon Holt is one of Britain's leading composers standing out among hi peers with his bold and imaginative compositions. This piece for Flute or Alto Flute is inspired by a sculpture of the same name by Constantin Brancusi dating from 1915. Maiastra (or Pasarea Maiastra) is a magic golden bird from Rumanian folklore noted for its marvellous song which had miraculous powers.

Introduction Theme and Variations is a challenging and exciting for solo Flute with Piano accompaniment. The theme has folk-like melody but was also inspired by Japanese music the composer often visited Japan with his wife and father. The seven variations are more firmly in the western classical tradition but still have elements of Japanese tonality. They remain among the finest works of Louis Moyse (1912-2007): a noted French flautist composer and editor of Flute music. Raised in Paris and educated by his father Marcel also a famous flautist he was also a skilled pianist.

Sinuhe the Egyptian is a historical novel written in 1945 by the Finnish author Mika Waltari (* 19. SeptemberHelsinki). He was one of the best known authors in Finland and his works were translated into 30 languages. 1908 in Helsinki, ? 26. August 1979 also in This is the story of the adventures of the doctor SinuheCrete and other regions of the known world at that time. who lived from 1390 to1335 B.C. who was initially the personal physician at the court of the Pharaoh Akhenaten before subsequently visiting Babylon, Waltari was inspired by the Ancient Egyptian text The Story of Sinuhe which is considered to be one of the earliest literary works (20th century B.C.). The author additionally undertook comprehensive historical studies, and the novel with its extensive cultural history and customs of the Orient in pre-Christian times became a worldwide success. The novel also gained recognition among Egyptologists. Sinuhe the Egyptian was in turn an inspiration for the composer Olli Mustonen to create a work for the 'archaic? instrument the oboe. The original version of this two-movement piece additionally fulfilled the composer's wish to dedicate a composition to his wife Sole who is also an oboist.The current version for flute was written for the Danish flutist Janne Thomsen. / Flûte

An exciting and evocative album inspired by rhythms and melodies of South America. Attractive and fun performance repertoire.

Inspired by the intense imagery of Lorca's poetry The moon Dances evokes contrasting aspects of dance. The first movement gives a festive exuberance to a carnival atmosphere and in the second the moon dances above the shadows that engulf the dead. In the last the girl on the swing arcs across the sky her dance shimmering beneath the moon. 'Three contrasting dances from the highly respected Ms McDowall starting with exuberance jumping quickly into introspection and ending with the lively Red Star Trembles. Further evidence of the quality of British composers that can be found around every corner' MI Pro

The Bluesier Side of Jazz by Andrew D. Gordon was inspired by the Piano students he teaches at Shepherd University School of Music in Los Angeles and is dedicated to those students: Jungwon Yumiko Yoko Eunice Sooji Hae Ji and Ok Kyu. As with many students that come from a classical background (including himself) it is a difficult transition to learn to play Blues

The Sapphire is dedicated to Heath's daughter Naima Sapphire. On the day she was born in 2000 Heath was walking over the meadows in Edinburgh to see her and could hear bagpipes playing in the distance. That inspired him to write this piece.The melody and over-all style are influenced by Scottish traditional music however the harmonies come from modern jazz.

Vol. I: 51 Pieces for Solo Flute Transcribed and Edited by Robert Stallman-The Magic Flutist - Volume 1 contains 54 pieces for solo Flute from the chamber works of W. A . Mozart.The music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is universally cherished by listeners and performers transcending boundaries and generations. Drawing on the chamber repertoire world-renowned flutist Robert Stallman has created a unique compilation for solo Flute providing ?new? Mozart selections that invite flutists to enter more fully into Mozart?s expressive world.This adeptly prepared edition offers music for enjoyment inspiration study and performance while encouraging fluency in Mozart?s often elusivestyle.

pour Flûte seule for Solo Flute-Having studied under Jean Pierre Rampal and Tony Aubin at the Conservatoire National de Paris flautist Guy-Claude Luypaerts now divides his time between his work as a soloist teacher and orchestral conductor without neglecting his com­positional activity. Luypaerts has remained true to his childhood land: for this resident of the seaside village of Panne in western Flanders the North Sea coastline is a continual source of inspiration. This beloved landscape where sea sky and dune embrace was the setting for the composition of the Partita for Flute in August 2014. The title can be seen as a tribute to two essentialworks in the solo Flute repertoire: Bach’s Partita in A Minor BWV 1013 and the Sonata in A Minor Wq 179 by his son Carl Philipp Emanuel. Dedicated to flautist Maxence Larrieu who included it in the programme of his International Competition (2015) the Partita contains three movements. The energetic determination of Patience contrasts with the dreamy exhalations of Volutes before the Chimères are unleashed upon an angry sea.

Mozart's music has given immense pleasure to millions of people for two hundred and fifty years. The unique sparkle wit vivacity and profundity of his work reveal a composer of unlimited inspiration and technicalability. This collection includes some of his greatest music in easy but effective arrangements edited by Paul Edmund-Davies with a fine practical accompaniment by John Alley principal keyboard of the LondonSymphony Orchestra. The piano reductions have been created to make them more accessible to the accompanist. Part of the series Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2 In D is now available for Flute with Pianoaccompaniment.

Composed by Theobald Boehm these 24 Studies For The Flute Op.37 were arranged by F. Caratgé. Written for advanced players they feature commentary in French English and German and last approximately over 2 pages. All in G key they are up to 5 flats or 5 sharps and are using high scales very fast rhythms and accidental alterations. These studies are perfect for mastering technique and endurance Theobald Boehm was a German inventor and musician. He conceived the Boehm system for Flute and was an inspiration for many other composers and musicians including Hyacinthe Klosé.

A New Tune A Day: Pop Performance Pieces For Flute provides an inspiring collection of pop songs clearly presented with playalong CD for the advanced beginner. These pieces have been chosen and arranged to builda repertoire of pop songs for performance and for fun and include classic hits from The Beatles and Michael Jackson through to contemporary songs by Coldplay Rihanna and Taylor Swift.Complete with chord symbols foraccompaniment on Piano Keyboard or Guitar this volume is the perfect companion to A New Tune A Day For Flute.

The Featured Flautist Made Easy! is a splendid collection of sixteen classical favourites arranged for easy Flute.The accompanying CD contains professional performances of each piece as well as free downloadablepiano accompaniments to your computer. Either play along to the CD or simply unwind and relax to the unbeatable compilation and inspirational performances.These pieces are between grades 1 and 4 in standard.

Elena Durán and Józef Olechowski one of the world's most successful partnerships present a delightful and unique compilation of especially composed pieces for flute and piano. Listen to the enchanting and inspiring performances on the CD then play along to the piano accompaniments. Elena and Józef play the pieces regularly in rehearsal and concerts and so will you! It's music from the heart and not to be missed!