In a letter dating from 1777 Mozart reported to his father from Mannheim that Johann Baptist Wendling principal Flautist of the famous Mannheim Orchestra had been approached by a wealthy Dutch businessman by the name of De Jean who was prepared to pay 200 gulden for three easy flute concertos and four flute quartets for his own use. Mozart accepted the commission. By the day before the Dutchman left Mozart had delivered only three of the quartets andtwo concertos for which he had been paid 964 gulden. The composer who was himself being pressed by his father to continue his own journey to Paris with his mother was full of excuses writing back to Salzburg on 14 February 'It is not surprising I have been unable to finish them for I never have a single hour's quiet here...Moreover you know I become quite powerless when I am obliged to write for an instrument I can't stand.' There is more than a hint of disingenuousness in Mozart's words for this was the height of the period during which he was being distracted from his work by his new-found love for the Mannheim singer Aloysia Weber. (He ultimatelymarried her sister Constanze.) If Mozart's dislike of the Flute was as great as he claimed there are few signs in the Flute Concerto No.1 in G major particularly in the expressive central Adagio ma non troppo. The outermovements are an Allegro maestoso and a concluding Rondo: Tempo di Menuetto. The work is scored for two oboes (replaced by flutes in the Adagio) two horns and strings. This Great Performers' Edition is edited byJames Galway.

Par GARDEL CARLOS. Love, fire, passion - as one of the most emotionally-charged dances, the tango is an ideal match for the flute and its duo partner, the piano, as all three join in for a charming musical experience. Argentine tango expert Diego Collatti has arranged five popular tangos originally composed by Carlos Gardel, who greatly influenced the genre with his interpretations and compositions. The lively, electrifying arrangements for flute and piano show Collatti's expertise for instrumentation and reduction as they combine technique and ensemble playing with the glamour and unique atmosphere of South American passion for dancing. With this collection, the musical life of Argentina during the late 20th century - a heritage that is treasured to this day and has currently reached a new popularity - is carried into the world. In a diverse and always authentic musical setting, both voices enter a dialogue of emotions, zeitgeist and character typical for the dance, which is popular around the world. These aspects are essential for diving completely into the music and musically expressing its deeply emotional content. ? 5 popular tango classics presented as a musical dialogue arranged for flute and piano ? Vibrant, expressive and emotional - Discover the qualities of authentic tango music with these intermediate-level duets ? The melodic and rhythmic characteristics combined with unique phrasing and articulation are true to the authentic Argentinian tango ? Interwoven ensemble parts and diverse means of expression bring the unique tango atmosphere to life / Musique traditionnelle / Répertoire / Flûte Traversière et Piano

Play all your favourite film tunes with this beginner's flute songbook with piano accompaniment. This great selection of ten film tunes has been specially graded arranged and transposed into suitable keys for the flute and willincrease the enjoyment of playing from an early stage of learning. The piano accompaniments are suitable for intermediate players and there are superb demonstration and play-along tracks on the CD included.

André Jolivet (1905-1974) established his love for composition from a young age. This remained throughout his life and he held the post of Professor of Composition from 1966-1970 at the Paris Conservatoire. Fantaisie Caprice for Flute and Piano was published in 1954 and remains highly regarded. Jolivet himself a cellist wished to explore composition for all instruments and therefore has a considerable number of works in all fields. The composer's style is also known for its spirituality and the desire to associate the everyday with the magical and the human with the universal. Jolivet draws on acoustics andatonality as heard in his Caprice Fantasy. The piece requires advanced skills due to its use of complex rhythms and exploited tonality. For all advanced flautists Jolivet provides an exciting alternative piece for the instrument's repertoire.