2 solo fl. 2 fl. Fl/Afl.
Fl./afl./Bfl. -
Intermediate
SKU:
FT.FM624
Arranged
for two solo flutes
accompanied by a flute
ensemble. Composed by
Ernesto Kohler. Arranged
by Robert Rainford.
Arranged for two solo
flutes accompanied by a
flute ennsemble. Score
and parts. Forton Music
#FM624. Published by
Forton Music (FT.FM624).
ISBN
9790570485239.
Erne
sto Kohler (1849-1907)
was an Italian flautist
and composer, widely
regarded as one of the
best flautists of his
era. Initially taught by
his father, who was also
a professional flautist,
he held orchestral
positions in Vienna and
St. Petersburg. He wrote
over 100 works for his
own instrument, as well
as an opera and several
ballets. Best known for
his 'Flöten-Schule'
(c.1880), a popular tutor
book for the flute at the
time, his other
compositions for the
flute include études,
solos and duets. This
delightful piece was
originally scored for two
flutes and piano. In this
version, the two solo
flute parts are
unchanged, and the piano
part has been rescored
for a flexible flute
quartet of two flutes,
alto flute or flute
three, bass flute or alto
flute or flute 4. A
brilliant fanfare calls
out at the start of the
piece, leading into a
series of waltzes in
various keys, reminiscent
of the Viennese ballroom.
Both solo parts
contribute equally to the
melodies, while the flute
ensemble supports with
chordal passages and
occasional
countermelodies.