PAUL WETZGER (1870-1937) was a German flutist composer born in Dahme near Lübeck. At a young age he took violin lessons from the local music director later switching to flute. By 15 years of age Wetzger had played his first concert in the main church of Dahmen and was second flutist of the municipal orchestra. He later became solo flutist with the municipal orchestra of Essen and taught at the Essen conservatory. He wrote numerous pieces for flute and several chamber music works also editing works by the French composer/flutist Jules Demersseman. Wetzger's Am Waldesbach (By the Forest Brook) ideally for flute and orchestra or piano was a staple of celebrated flutistMarcel Moyse recorded by him in 1935 on the French Columbia label. Since then it has become a favorite in the flute teaching repertory perhaps most notably included Toshio Takahashi's famous Suzuki Flute Method. This Southern Music edition faithfully captures this classic piece as performed by living legend of the flute Sir James Galway.

Adapted and based on themes from the Ambroise Thomas opera Mignon this Paul Taffanel work is a firmly established part of the modern flute repertoire. This new Southern publication features Sir James Galway's own phrasing and performance markings in a clean modern engraving.

16 Short Lyric Pieces for Flute and Piano-This collection is the first-ever publication of 19th-20th Century exam pieces composed for the Paris Conservatory meticulously compiled arranged and edited over the course of many years by accomplished flutist Nancy Andrews. All 16 pieces include solo flute part with piano accompaniments. Optional digital downloads are available as well of the original cello/string ensemble accompaniments where available. Sir James Galway's introduction to the album states: “It is my great pleasure to present this collection of pieces originally intended as the sight reading exam for the flute class of the Paris conservatoire. Each piece is a little jewel and could be used asan encore to a recital or even in the main part of a recital. Nancy Andrew has done a magnificent job of preparing them for publication. I look forward with great joy to include them in my future recitals.” Works included: Charles Colin 1873 Allegretto Ernest Guiraud 1874 Allegretto Scherzando Emile Paladilhe 1875 Allegretto Moderato Jules Cohen 1878 Andantino Theodore Dubois 1880 Allegretto Jules Duprato 1882 Allegro Moderato Adrien Barthe 1886 Andante 1891 Moderato 1895 Allegretto Georges Marty 1893 Allegretto Paul Vidal 1894 Allegro Moderato Raoul Pugno 1896 Tres doux et tres tranquille Alphonse Duvernoy 1897 Allegretto Alphonse Duvernoy 1899 Allegro Moderato Gabriel Pierne 1918 Modere Jules Mouquet 1924 Andantino.

With an updated flute solo part edited by Sir James Galway this new publication introduces Mouquet's whimsical work to a new generation of flutists. In 3 movements: I. Pan Et Les Bergers (Pan and the Shepherds) II. Pan Et Les Oiseaux (Pan and the Birds) III. Pan Et Les Nymphes (Pan and the Nymphs)

for Flute and Piano-Emil Titl's Serenade was originally composed for flute and horn with orchestra or piano accompaniment. With a lilting Bel Canto style in 12/8 its lyric melody features passages of filigree work that will excite and challenge the musician's technical as well as expressive capabilities. The piece is ideal for contest or recital for the intermediate player. This edition for flute and piano has been carefully arranged and edited by world-renowned flutist and teacher Sir James Galway.

Sir James Galway first came upon Gilbert and Sullivan's wonderful operettas while playing with Sadler's Wells Opera orchestra which later became English National Opera. His fondness for good tunes with which the GandS operettas abound led to this collection created with longtime collaborator and arranger David Overton. The Gilbert and Sullivan arrangements are divided into separate albums as some of the songs are best suited to solo flute and piano some for two flutes and piano and some lend themselves to a flute choir. This volume for flute and piano contains: A wand'ring minstrel I (Mikado) On a tree by a river (Mikado) Poor wand'ring one (Pirates) Take a pair ofsparkling eyes (Gondoliers) The flowers that bloom in the spring (Mikado) The sun whose rays (Mikado) When a merry maiden marries (Gondoliers)

Giulio Briccialdi (1818-1881) was born in Terni Italy in the Papal States and studied flute with his father until the age of 14. Following the passing of his father Briccialdi moved to Rome where he studied composition and was appointed to the Accademia di Santa Cecilia as flute teacher. He would ultimately go on to teach flute to Italian royalty including the king's brother. He also toured as a performer throughout Europe and America and finally settled in London becoming a director of the flutemaking firm Rudall and Rose. During this time he was responsible for several mechanical developments which are still in use today notably the B-flat lever. Outside ofBriccialdi's important contributions to flute instrument making this virtuoso arrangement of the popular theme would become one of his most enduring legacies. This exclusive edition of Carnival of Venice (Il Carnevale di Venezia) for flute and piano is edited arranged and performed by Sir James Galway.