SKU: HL.48183797
UPC: 888680858353. 9x12 inches.
Jean Michel Defaye: Contrastes (Flute & Piano).
SKU: HL.48185847
UPC: 888680855567. 9x12 inches.
Denise Roger: Contrastes (Flute & Piano).
SKU: CF.WF232
ISBN 9781491153772. UPC: 680160911271.
Known internationally for superior flute editions, Robert Stallman continues his considerable expansion of the flute repertoire with re-creations, or “new†works for flute by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvořák, and other great composers.Conceived originally as a work for solo piano, this arrangement of Dvořák’s Suite in A Major for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of Stallman’s “new†works for flute. Dvořák composed the Suite in A Major in 1894, inspired by his happy and fruitful stay in the “New World†—a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World†Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American†Quartet, String Quintet in E≤ Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.PrefaceConceived originally as a work for solo piano, the Suite in A Major was composed by Dvořák in 1894, during his famous two-year visit to the United States. He wrote the work in a mere ten days, and a year later made a full orchestration of it. The Suite was first performed in this second version in 1910 in Prague at the Rudolfinum. Dvořák, who died in 1904, never had a chance to hear a performance of this stirring orchestral realization.The Suite was inspired by the composer’s happy and fruitful stay in the “New Worldâ€, especially by his unforgettable summers spent in the quiet Czech-American village of Spillville, Iowa—a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World†Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American†Quartet, String Quintet in Eb Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.Several of the Suite’s affecting melodies find echoes in these other, better known compositions of this American period. Wistful themes abound in all five movements, reflecting Dvořák’s transformative American experience as it found resonance in his own emotions. Contrasting with deeply felt, contemplative passages are Dvořák’s joyous and tempestuous expressions, which open the second, third and final movements.This arrangement for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of my “new†works for flute by some of our greatest composers and I am delighted to add it to the collection. I predict that the A Major Suite will become a popular addition to our Romantic recital repertoire, much like the Dvořák Sonatina.—Robert StallmanMarblehead, Mass.June 1, 2018.
SKU: SU.28170110
A colorful, harmonically & rhythmically rich flute sonata with many contrasts in mood and style; from the very sweet, to the utmost dramatic. An excellent recital recital or concert work.Flute & Piano Duration: 16' Composed: 2015 Published by: Raphael Press.
SKU: PR.114423370
ISBN 9781491135167. UPC: 680160687190. Key: A major.
Beautifully atmospheric and within reach of advanced students, Fisherman's Song is a poignant addition to every flutist’s repertoire. Chen Yi describes the main theme as evocative of the ornamented pentatonic style often found in Cantonese folk songs, with a gentle piano texture supporting the flute’s melody.The original version of Fisherman’s Song was written for Violin and Piano in 1980. The pentatonic melody represented in the beginning (on Violin) and the ending part (on Piano, with supporting lines on Violin) is in a singable Cantonese folk song style. The middle contrasting section is more active and energetic, with momentum brought to a climax before the recap.The work was adapted for Flute and Piano in 2022.
SKU: HL.49045475
ISBN 9790001160087. UPC: 841886029583. 9.0x12.0x0.118 inches.
Composed by 15-year-old Fazil Say in 1985, the six short pieces are a playful and cheerful examination of the sound effects of new music. Elaborate cluster and pedal techniques on the piano are contrasted with virtuoso melodies reminiscent of oriental music on the flute. Highly recommended for the competition Jugend musiziert..
SKU: AP.1-ADV8506
UPC: 805095085068. English.
This happy, brilliant piece is fun to perform and challenges the soloist with contrasting sections and a cadenza. The accompanying piano part supports the flute with a modern harmonic style that introduces young players to the contemporary idiom.
SKU: OU.9780193408425
ISBN 9780193408425. 12 x 8 inches.
This work is full of contrasting moods and influences, from the delicacy of the opening to the jazz rhythms and harmonies found later in the work. Composed for flautist Helen Whitaker, it will prove an engaging addition any flautist's repertoire.
SKU: BT.PL0760
