The Flower Duet From the opera Lakmé

By Léo Delibes (Arranged for Guitar Solo by Dan Jones)

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TheFlower Duet was writtenby the French composer Léo Delibes. It is set for two voices (sopranoand mezzo-soprano) and occurs during act one of Delibes’ opera Lakmé whichwas premiered in Paris in 1883.

Your single download will provide you with the score in notes and TAB and also in a notes-alone version.

The work is one ofthe best-loved arias of all time. It has become iconic due to its use in TV, film,and advertising. Most recently, it is known as the soundtrack to a BritishAirways commercial.

The aria makes an ideal piece of repertoire foradvanced-intermediate and professional guitarists. It is perfect for thoseplaying gigs, in restaurants, at weddings and as a piece of popular repertoirein a recital.

My arrangement is inspired by one made by thefantastic guitarist and arranger Bridget Mermikides. I am grateful to Bridgetfollow allowing me to develop the arrangement to create something which is moresuited to the advanced-level player.

Fora huge range of arrangements, lessons, videos and scores for guitar solo, andin ensemble, please visit www.danjonesguitarist.com.

To read of life as a guitarist in a sleepyvillage in South West France, check out Dan’s much-loved book, Extracting Goatsfrom Jean-Claude’s Kitchen at www.danjonesauthor.com

I will upload a film and recording of this work before the end of May 2021