Rarely has a musical work been better characterized by its subtitle than Nicolas Bacri’s Lyric Interlude: ‘A Study in Pastoral Style’. When in 2008 the composer received the commission for a piece with English Horn from Cecilia Benner patron of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit he immediately thought of the duo between this instrument and the Oboe that Berlioz in the Symphonie fantastique placed at the beginning of the ‘Scène aux champs’ making suddenly appear a nocturnal country landscape where two shepherds carry on a dialogue on their pipes. First performed in March 2009 inits original version for English Horn Violin and Cello the Lyric Interlude for English Horn and Piano (Op.110b) nonetheless proclaims another tradition: that of British pastoralism illustrated by the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) the 50th anniversary of his death having just been celebrated. This score pays him homage of rare sensitivity: set off by refined counterpoint the undulating lament of the beginning rhythmically supple evokes the waving wheat as does Vaughan Williams in the opening undulation of his Symphony No.3. The lyrical effusion briefly interrupted by a scherzo in 6/8 again pours out making the work evolve towards a slow ecstatic atmosphere close to the last of the English composer’s Three Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes. Far from bucolic postcard clichés and servile imitation this Lyric Interlude opens the doors to a realm where pure beauty reigns. The composer also wrote another version of this work for English Horn (or Flute Clarinet or Viola) Violin and Cello Op.110a (AL 30 751)

Henrik Wiese once again draws on his wealth of experience as a flutist and pedagogue: with his book “The Piccolo & Alto Flute Audition“, he has compiled a total of 207 audition excerpts in a carefully edited and clearly arranged compendium. In alphabetical order, it contains standard passages from orchestral works of various genres throughout music history, both common and less frequently requested. This up-to-date collection is a reliable companion and indispensable for optimal preparation for international auditions of all kinds at the opera, with symphony or chamber orchestras.
Easy-to-read, uniform and modern layout make the edition convenient to use. The critical report and chronological list of audition excerpts for quicker stylistic classification make the editor a comprehensive coach for flutists. Numerous other tips and remarks gained by Wiese from his practical experience and exchange with colleagues and students complete the book. International demand is fulfilled by the texts being in three languages (German, French, English), thus making “The Piccolo & Alto Flute Audition“ the equivalent of the already established edition “The Flute Audition“.
Bartók Béla: III. Pe loc aus Rumünische Volkstänze
Bartók Béla: III. Elegia aus Concerto for Orchestra
Bartók Béla: V. Finale aus Concerto for Orchestra
Beethoven Ludwig van: 4. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 5
Beethoven Ludwig van: 4. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 9
Berg Alban: 1. Akt, 4. Szene aus Wozzeck
Berg Alban: 2. Akt, 2. Szene aus Wozzeck
Berlioz Hector: 3. Teil, Szene XII. Meuet des Follets aus La damnation de Faust
Berlioz Hector: V. Songe d'une nuit du Sabbat aus Symphonie fantastique
Bizet Georges: 1. Akt, Nr. 2 Marche et choeur des gamins aus Carmen
Bizet Georges: 3. Akt, Nr. 18 Introduction aus Carmen
Borodin Alexander: Allegro vivo und Presto aus Polowetzer Tänze
Brahms Johannes: Variation V aus Variationen über ein Thema von Haydn
Brahms Johannes: Variation VIII aus Variationen über ein Thema von Haydn
Brahms Johannes: 4. Satz aus Klavierkonzert Nr. 2
Brahms Johannes: 3. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 4
Britten Benjamin: II. Sunday Morning aus Four Sea Interludes
Britten Benjamin: IV. Storm aus Four Sea Interludes
Britten Benjamin: Variation A aus The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Britten Benjamin: Fugue aus The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Delibes Léo: 2. Akt, Nr. 11 Musique des automates aus Coppélia
Donizetti Gaetano: Sinfonia aus Don Pasquale
Donizetti Gaetano: Nr. 7 Scena e Quartetto aus Don Pasquale
Dukas Paul: Scherzo, Poco animando und Vif aus L'Apprenti sorcier
Dvorák Antonín: 3. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 6
Dvorák Antonín: 1. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 9
Händel Georg Friedrich: 1. Akt, Nr. 11 Aria Augelletti, che cantate (Almirena) aus Rinaldo
Hindemith Paul: II. Marsch und Pastorale aus Nobilissima Visione
Holst Gustav: III. Merkur aus Die Planeten
Holst Gustav: Dance of the spirits of water aus der Ballettmusik The Perfect Fool
Ippolitov-Ivanov Michail: Nr. 4 Procession of the Sardar aus Suite Nr. 1 Caucasian Sketches
Janácek Leoš: 3. Satz The Queen's Monastery, Brno aus Sinfonietta
Kodály Zoltán: Marosszéker Tänze
Kodály Zoltán: Tänze aus Galánta
Ljadow Anatoli: VII. Dancing Song aus Acht russische Volkslieder
Mahler Gustav: III. Von der Jugend aus Das Lied von der Erde
Mahler Gustav: IV. Urlicht aus Symphonie Nr. 2 Auferstehung
Mahler Gustav: V. Der große Appell aus Symphonie Nr. 2 Auferstehung
Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus: 2. Akt, Nr. 13 Aria Alles fühlt der Liebe Freuden (Monostatos) aus Die Zauberflöte
Ponchielli Amilcare: 3. Akt Danza delle Ore, Finale aus La Gioconda
Prokofieff Sergei: I. The Birth of Kijé aus der Suite Leutnant Kishe
Prokofieff Sergei: IV. Troika aus der Suite Leutnant Kishe
Puccini Giacomo: Suor Angelica
Puccini Giacomo: 3. Akt, 1. Szene aus Turandot
Ravel Maurice: II. Malagueña aus Rapsodie espagnole
Ravel Maurice: IV.Feria aus Rapsodie espagnole
Ravel Maurice: II. Petit Poucet aus My mère l'Oye
Ravel Maurice: III. Laideromette, Imperatrice des Pagodes aus My mère l'Oye
Ravel Maurice: Lever du jour aus der Suite Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: Pantomime aus der Suite Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: Danse générale aus der Suite Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: Boléro
Ravel Maurice: 1. Satz aus Klavierkonzert G-Dur
Ravel Maurice: 3. Satz aus Klavierkonzert G-Dur
Rimski-Korsakow Nikolaj: 3. Satz The Young Prince and The Young Princess aus Sheherazade
Rimski-Korsakow Nikolaj: 4. Satz Festiva at Baghdad aus Sheherazade
Rossini Gioachino: Sinfonia aus der Ouverture zu La scala di seta
Rossini Gioachino: Sinfonia aus der Ouverture zu L'Italiana in Algeri
Rossini Gioachino: 1. Akt, Nr. 2 Cavatina Largo al Factotum (Figaro) aus Il barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini Gioachino: 1. Akt, Nr. 8 Finale 1, Stretta aus Il barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini Gioachino: Sinfonia aus der Ouverture zu La gazza ladra
Rossini Gioachino: Sinfonia aus der Ouverture zu Semiramide
Rossini Gioachino: Sinfonia aus der Ouverture zu Wilhelm Tell
Schönberg Arnold: Nr. 18 Der Mondfleck aus Pierrot lunaire
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 1. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 5
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 2. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 5
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 1. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 6
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 2. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 6
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 1. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 7
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 2. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 8
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 4. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 8
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 1. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 9
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 2. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 9
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 3. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 9
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 5. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 9
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 1. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 10
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 2. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 10
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 3. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 10
Schostakowitsch Dmitri: 1. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 15
Sibelius Jean: III. Alla marcia aus der Suite Karelia
Smetana Bedrich: Vivacissimo aus Die verkaufte Braut
Sousa Filipe de: March aus The Stars and Stripes Forever
Strauß Johann (Sohn): Ouverutre aus Die Fledermaus
Strawinsky Igor: Variation de l'oiseau de feu aus der Suite L'Oiseau de Feu
Strawinsky Igor: Ronde des princesses (Khorovode) aus der Suite L'Oiseau de Feu
Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: 3. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 4
Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: 4. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 4
Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: 2. Akt, Nr. 12 Divertissement, c) Le thé (Danse chinoise) aus Der Nussknacker
Tschaikowsky Peter Iljitsch: 3. Satz aus Symphonie Nr. 6
Verdi Giuseppe: 2. Akt Ballabile aus der Oper Aida
Verdi Giuseppe: 1. Akt Coro Fuoco di goia aus der Oper Otello
Verdi Giuseppe: 3. Akt Ballettmusik aus der Oper Otello
Verdi Giuseppe: 1. Akt, 2. Teil aus der Oper Falstaff
Verdi Giuseppe: 1. Akt, Nr. 2 Introduzione aus der Oper La traviata
Verdi Giuseppe: 1. Teil, 1. Szene, Nr. 4 Coro di Zingari e Canzone aus der Oper Il trovatore
Verdi Giuseppe: 3. Akt, Nr. 13 Scena, Terzetto e Tempesta aus der Oper Rigoletto
Wagner Richard: 3. Szene aus der Oper Das Rheingold
Wagner Richard: 3. Akt, 2. Szene Feuerzauber aus der Oper Die Walküre
Holst Gustav: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age aus Die Planeten
Holst Gustav: VII. Neptun, the Mystic aus Die Planeten
Ravel Maurice: 1. Teil Danse religieuse aus Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: 1. Teil Danse générale aus Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: 2. Teil Danse guerrière aus Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: 3. Teil Lever du jour aus Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: 3. Teil Pantomime aus Daphnis et Chloé
Ravel Maurice: 3. Teil Danse générale aus Daphnis et Chloé
Strawinsky Igor: 1. Teil L'Adoration de la terre aus Le sacre du printemps
Strawinsky Igor: 1. Teil Danses des adolescentes aus Le sacre du printemps
Strawinsky Igor: 1. Teil Rondes printanières aus Le sacre du printemps
Strawinsky Igor: 2. Teil Le sacrifice, Introduction aus Le sacre du printemps
Strawinsky Igor: 2. Teil Le sacrifice, Cercle mystérieux des adolescentes aus Le sacre du printemps
Strawinsky Igor: 2. Teil Le sacrifice, Action rituelle des ancêtres aus Le sacre du printemps / Partitions classique / Bois / Flûte traversière / UNIVERSAL EDITION

The New Essential Companion. Henrik Wiese, the internationally renowned orchestral and solo flautist, has spent four years compiling what promises to be the definitive guide to audition repertoire for students preparing for a seat in a professional orchestra. He has worked with his own students in Salzburg as they engaged in auditions, as well as with other professional players and his teaching colleagues at the conservatorium. He sourced repertoire lists from job advertisements past and present and referred to other audition lists such as those of Baxtresser and Wye. Considerable research has gone into the differences between existing editions of the chosen pieces even, surprisingly, from twentieth century composers such as Prokofiev and Stravinsky. 'The Flute Audition” then looks at practical matters such as page turns and metronome markings. Wiese comments, for example, that Hindemith's own recording takes a passage from 'Symphonic Metamorphoses” markedly slower than in the score. The result of all this painstaking research is the most comprehensive collection of international audition pieces yet published in a single volume. 'This is an excellent collection of orchestral excerpts for the next generation of young musicians. You can use it to prepare for auditions anywhere in the world. Whether it's for an opera house, symphony or chamber orchestra, everything you need is here.'/ Recueil / Flûte Traversière

Compilation. A compendium of classic solos for the flute. This expansive volume contains the great masterpieces of the world's foremost composers. Over 50 favourite flute solos with full piano accompaniment and a separate matching solo part for the flautist. Carefully selected to provide a lifetime of playing pleasure for every performer. Spiral bound. / Rép Classique / Recueil / Flûte Traversière