French conductor and composer, Albert Beaucamp (1921-1967) first studied organ w...(+)
French conductor and
composer, Albert Beaucamp
(1921-1967) first studied
organ with his father,
and then with Marcel
Dupre. His compositional
catalogue is relatively
small, however, Fantasy
for Flute and Piano
remains prominent in the
advanced flautist's
repertoire. Beaucamp is
best remembered for
founding the Rouen
Conservatory and
organising and conducting
many concerts. Published
in 1954, Fantasy reflects
typical French
romantic-modern
characteristics,
including flourishing
semiquaver passages,
chromaticism and much
dynamic contrast. For all
advanced flautists
seeking alternative
repertoire, Beaucamp's
Fantasy is a delightful
addition to the
repertoire