{"title":"Alto Flute Music","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jacobson-vers-la-valse-for-alto-flute-flute-and-piano","title":"Jacobson- Vers La Valse for Alto Flute \/ Flute and Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacobson- Vers La Valse for Alto Flute \/ Flute and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher-Bardic Edition\u003cbr\u003eComposer-Julian Jacobson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(N.B. Player switches between Alto Flute and C Flute)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJulian Jacobson\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacobson is a pianist, composer, conductor, and teacher. He studied piano with Lamar Crowson, John Barstow, and Louis Kentner, and composition with Arthur Benjamin and Humphrey Searle. He was also part of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Julian has performed as a solo pianist, ensemble and duo partner, composer, arranger, conductor, and teacher. He has played as a soloist with prestigious orchestras such as the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, BBC Symphony, City of Birmingham Symphony, and English Chamber Orchestras. He has collaborated with renowned conductors including Sir Simon Rattle, Tamas Vasary, and Jane Glover. Julian has also performed alongside esteemed musicians like Sandor Vegh, Zara Nelsova, and Ivry Gitlis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulian’s solo repertoire is extensive and includes all 32 sonatas of Beethoven, which he has performed as a cycle multiple times. In addition, he presented a series of concerts called “Beethoven-plus” in 2000, where he combined the sonatas with commissioned works from various composers. He has also had compositions written for him by notable composers such as Stephen Oliver, Simon Bainbridge, Robert Saxton, and Benedict Mason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a recording artist, Julian has released albums featuring Weber’s complete sonatas, Schumann’s works including the C major Fantasy and “Scenes from Childhood,” and virtuoso pieces by Balakirev. He has recorded extensively for the BBC, including over a hundred solo works. Julian has toured extensively in over 30 countries across five continents, performing in major cities and music centres worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from his performances, Julian has conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Irish RTE Orchestra, and the European Community Chamber Orchestra, as well as various student ensembles. His compositions are published by Bardic Press and Faber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulian has held teaching positions at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and is currently a professor at the Royal College of Music. He is also the Artistic Director of the Paxos International Music Festival in Greece and conducts masterclasses internationally. Additionally, he has become a sought-after guest soloist on cruise ships for classical music festivals and other events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/julianjacobson.com\/about\"\u003ehttp:\/\/julianjacobson.com\/about\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55280426877262,"sku":"BD 0693","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-01-22at12.20.23.jpg?v=1769084462"},{"product_id":"walpurgis-fantasia-for-alto-flute-in-g","title":"Walpurgis- Fantasia for Alto Flute in G","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalpurgis- Fantasia for Alto Flute in G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fantasia for alto flute in G was inspired by the Walpurgis witches’ dance, a tradition found in the Harz mountain region. The timbre of the alto flute emphasizes the mystic and ecstatic-wild elements of this kind of dance. “Walpurgis” should be performed and interpreted freely. This applies both to the tempos of the individual parts and to the rhythm and agogics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn view of the jazz elements used, too “clean” a playing style will not meet the piece’s intention. “Wild air”, detached staccatos and “clouded” intonation on long-sustained tones can be used to underline the picture of the witches as they come out crawling and dancing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55304089370958,"sku":"ZM33050","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/zm33050_0.jpg?v=1769869320"},{"product_id":"js-bach-siciliano-reimagined-for-flute-or-alto-flute-and-piano","title":"JS Bach- Siciliano Reimagined for Flute or Alto Flute and Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eJS Bach- Siciliano Reimagined for Flute or Alto Flute and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher Info\u003cbr\u003eInspired by one of the flute repertoire’s loveliest melodies, SICILIANO (REIMAGINED) is a gently adapted “jazz-flavoured” setting of the slow movement from Bach’s Sonata in Eb Major. Solo parts are provided both for C Flute and for Alto Flute. With a fairly close rendering of the authentic flute line and more contemporary chords in the piano part, SICILIANO (REIMAGINED) is an inviting way to play music with a modernized jazz sound, while reading traditional classical notation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohann Sebastian Bach\u003cbr\u003eJ. S. Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. A renowned harpsichordist and organist, he composed over 1000 works, enriching the German musical style through his skills in counterpoint and harmony. Some of his most popular works include Air on the G String, Goldberg Variations, Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, Toccata and Fugue in D minor, and many more. 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Brahms had announced his retirement from composition in 1890, but he delayed this to write four final works (a quintet, a trio and two sonatas), inspired by the German clarinet player Richard Mühlfeld. This is the second of those two sonatas, originally written for clarinet and also known in a version for viola, which was made at the request of the publisher, Simrock. Since there exists some debate regarding how much Brahms himself was involved in the preparation of this version, this arrangement for alto flute and piano, commissioned by Peter Sheridan in 2016, is based on the version for clarinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening Allegro amabile is moderately paced, with flowing lyrical lines and a sense of warmth; written in Sonata Form, Brahms provides a rich development and a subtle approach to the form. 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This arrangement may be used for concert performance or as a study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Joachim Andersen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanish flautist, composer and conductor,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Joachim Andersen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1847-1909) was a virtuoso musician and acclaimed composer of flute music. From 1869-1878, he played for the Royal Danish Orchestra. He then moved to St Petersburg and joined the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1881, he moved to Berlin where he played in the flute section of the Royal German Opera. Whilst in Berlin, he became a co-founder and member of the Berlin Philharmonic. 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In 1814, he composed his masterpiece “Gretchen am Spinnrade” (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel), which marked the creation of the German lied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable compositions include Symphony No. 9 in C Major (The Great; 1828), Symphony in B Minor (Unfinished; 1822), masses, and piano works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe composed over six hundred secular vocal works, seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music and a vast array of chamber and piano music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Franz-Schubert\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Franz-Schubert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarla Rees-Composer\/Flautist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn experienced arranger and prize-winning composer, Carla’s catalogue of works have received performances in the UK and internationally, including at flute conventions and festivals in the UK, Slovenia, Costa Rica and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlarees.co.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.carlarees.co.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55320787386702,"sku":"TTYS 292019\/6","price":16.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/1327427-1642859140.jpg?v=1770391048"},{"product_id":"rainford-solos-for-alto-flute-books-1-4","title":"Rainford- Solos for Alto Flute (Books 1-4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainford- Solos for Alto Flute (Books 1-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular works arranged for Alto Flute and Piano arranged by Robert Rainford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandel Every Valley (from The Messiah)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMozart Voi, Che Sapete\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGounod\/Bach Ave Maria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDvorak Humoreske No 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Saens The Swan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElgar Salute d’Amour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebussy La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frederic Handel – Largo from ‘Serse’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohann Sebastian Bach – Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranz Schubert – Ave Maria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdvard Grieg – Anitra’s Dance from ‘Peer Gynt’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCesar Franck – Panis Angelicus from ‘Solemn Mass’ Robert Schumann – Traumerei from ‘Kinderszenen’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArthur Sullivan – Poor Wand’ring One from ‘The Pirates of Penzance’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott Joplin – Pineapple Rag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style10\"\u003eJ. Dowland – Flow My Tears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrad. Arr Rainford – Shule Agra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMozart – Der Holle Rach (Queen of the Night Aria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodard – Idylle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.S.Bach – Air from the Suite in G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassanet – Meditation from Thais\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRimsky-Korsakov – The Flight of the Bumble Bee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristoph Willibald Gluck – Dance of the Blessed Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Taffanel – Allegro (1885)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward MacDowell – To a Wild Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancois Joseph Gossec – Tambourin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGabriel Fauré – Après un Rêve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward German – Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdvard Grieg – Rigaudon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRobert Rainford\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainford studied music at Durham University before embarking on a music career in the north-west of England. He taught music at all levels, from primary school to music college. He also collaborates with numerous theatre and opera companies, both as an orchestral musician and a repetiteur. Presently, he works as an examiner for the ABRSM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with Lynne Williams, Rob established the publishing company Forton Music in 2008, specializing in music for woodwind instruments in various combinations. They are both published composers, and their compositions and publications feature on several examination syllabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dunelmduo.co.uk\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dunelmduo.co.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":55320844108110,"sku":"FM056","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":55320844140878,"sku":"FM065","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3","offer_id":55320844173646,"sku":"FM099","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":55320844206414,"sku":"FM100","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/FM056-Coverpic.jpg?v=1770391814"},{"product_id":"scelsi-quays-for-solo-alto-flute","title":"Scelsi- Quays for Solo Alto Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eScelsi- Quays for Solo Alto Flute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGiacinto Scelsi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiacinto Scelsi (1905-1988) was an Italian composer who rejected the title of composer himself. He developed ‘spherical sound’ through intuitive improvisation using microtonal elements, influenced by Eastern philosophies. In the 1980s, his recognition grew, particularly in France and Germany, when L’Itinéraire declared him the progenitor of a new avant-garde during the Darmstadt Summer Courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in La Spezia to a noble family, Scelsi showed exceptional musical gifts as a child, improvising freely on the piano. He studied composition in Rome with Giacinto Sallustio while maintaining independence from the contemporary music community. Between the two World Wars and into the 1950s, he extensively travelled in Africa and the East, living mainly in France and Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Geneva, he studied Scriabin’s composition system with Egon Koehler, and in Vienna, he explored the twelve-tone technique with Walter Klein, a student of Schoenberg. The 1940s brought a profound personal and spiritual crisis for Scelsi, but he emerged in the early 1950s with a renewed perspective on life and music, focusing on the concept of “sound” as a medium for messages from a transcendental reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScelsi’s musical works remained largely undiscovered during his lifetime. However, admiration from young French composers and exposure at the “Ferienkurse für Neue Musik” of Darmstadt in the 1970s brought his music to light. Renowned for compositions like “Quattro Pezzi su una nota sola” (1959), he collaborated with American composers and mentored Alvin Curran, solidifying his legacy in postmodern composition circles. His unique musical style was introduced to millions in Martin Scorsese’s film “Shutter Island,” featuring excerpts from his works alongside those of contemporaries like György Ligeti, Krzysztof Penderecki, John Cage, and Morton Feldman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scelsi.it\/en\/the-foundation\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.scelsi.it\/en\/the-foundation\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55320929567054,"sku":"BA7443","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/ba7443_0.jpg?v=1770392639"},{"product_id":"sgambati-nocturne-for-alto-flute-and-piano","title":"Sgambati- Nocturne for Alto Flute and Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eSgambati- Nocturne for Alto Flute and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this transcription of the Nocturne, originally composed for piano solo, the alto flute takes on the melodic role. Its delicate nature and graceful flow imbue the piece with a captivating charm, rendering it a compelling choice for concert performances. The compositional approach of Giovanni Sgambati seamlessly melds the melodious essence of Italian music with the structured forms of the Classical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/rosflute\/sgambati-nocturne-altoflute\"\u003ehttps:\/\/soundcloud.com\/rosflute\/sgambati-nocturne-altoflute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGiovanni Sgambati\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiovanni Sgambati (1841-1914) was a renowned Italian pianist, conductor, and composer. He played a pivotal role in revitalizing instrumental and symphonic music in Italy during the late 19th century. Born in Rome to an Italian father and English mother, Sgambati received early education in Trevi, where he gained experience in singing and conducting. He settled in Rome in 1860 and devoted himself to promoting German music, which was relatively unfamiliar in Italy at the time. With guidance from Franz Liszt, who was also in Rome during that period, Sgambati conducted concerts and showcased his piano skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1864 and 1865, Sgambati composed several notable works, including a quartet, two piano quintets, an octet, and an overture. He conducted the premiere of Liszt’s Dante Symphony and acquainted himself with Richard Wagner’s music during a visit to Munich with Liszt. In 1870, Sgambati published his first album of songs, and his first symphony premiered in 1881 at the Palazzo del Quirinale. He gained recognition in England through performances of his symphony and piano concerto during two visits in 1882 and 1891.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides his own compositions, Sgambati actively promoted the music of other composers, such as Dante Alderighi. He conducted Italian premieres of significant works, including Beethoven’s third and seventh symphonies, as well as Liszt’s Dante Symphony and Christus oratorio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his later years, Sgambati focused on teaching and played a vital role in establishing Rome’s first public music school in 1876. 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Meditations is a collection of soothing music arranged for alto flute and piano (or organ). These arrangements are ideal as beautifully melodic concert pieces for the alto, or for moments of contemplation and reflection during church services, funerals and weddings. Includes music by Mendelssohn, Bach, Handel, Massenet, Purcell, Mozart and Bohm. This is a go-to collection for alto flute for concert, church and ceremonies with downloadable backing tracks for when you don’t have a pianist making it especially useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eBach, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eLargo arioso\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePurcell, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eEvening Hymn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFesting, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eLargo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMozart, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAdagio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMassenet, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMeditation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFauré, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePie Jesu (Blessed Jesus)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFranck, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePanis angelicus (Bread of Angels)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBohm, Still wie die Nacht (Still as the Night)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWolf, Verborgenheit (Seclusion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMendelssohn, O, for the Wings of a Dove\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurea Capra Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurea Capra Editions aim to produce beautiful, high-quality editions of fine music for flute. Our journey started with the discovery of some long-forgotten 19th-century Italian flute music which we were determined to bring back to life. Other projects soon followed, with a focus on expanding the repertoire for two flutes and piano. Revised and edited to the highest standard by Elisabeth Parry (the Italian editions in collaboration with Paul Edmund-Davies), and with piano accompaniments and arrangements by John Alley, these new publications offer musical opportunities for players of all standards. High-quality piano play-alongs at rehearsal and performance tempi plus duo rehearsal scores for the more advanced works are available to download for each publication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59145813197134,"sku":"AC2503","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/AC2503-product-image-Meditations.png?v=1773499016"},{"product_id":"french-music-for-alto-flute-and-piano","title":"French Music for Alto Flute and Piano","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrench Music for Alto Flute and Piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlto Flute Part and Piano Accompaniment Score\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Aurea Capra Editions \u003cbr\u003eEditor: Elisabeth Parry and John Alley\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collection of French romantic and impressionist pieces by Fauré, Hahn, Saint-Saëns, Chausson, Godard, Duparc and Franck arranged for alto flute and piano. The lyrical beauty of these melodies is perfectly suited to the voice of the alto flute and offers great scope to explore expression, melodic shaping, and colour. These icons of the French repertoire make perfect short concert pieces for alto flute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFauré, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAprès un rêve\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSaint-Saëns, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSoftly awakes my heart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eHahn, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eA Chloris\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eGodard, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eBerceuse\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuparc, Extase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChausson, Le Colibri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFauré, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAu bord de l’eau\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFauré, Rencontre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFranck, \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePanis angelicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurea Capra Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurea Capra Editions is dedicated to producing beautiful, high-quality editions of fine music for flute. The company’s journey began with the discovery of long-forgotten 19th-century Italian flute music, which they were determined to revive. This initial project soon led to further endeavours, focusing on expanding the repertoire for two flutes and piano. Each edition is revised and edited to the highest standard by Elisabeth Parry, with the Italian editions prepared in collaboration with Paul Edmund-Davies. Piano accompaniments and arrangements by John Alley enhance these publications, providing musical opportunities for players of all abilities. Additionally, high-quality piano play-alongs at both rehearsal and performance tempi, along with duo rehearsal scores for more advanced works, are available for download with each publication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59145863594318,"sku":"AC2502","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/AC2502-cover-French-alto.png?v=1773500277"},{"product_id":"magalif-aria-for-flute-or-alto-flute-and-organ","title":"Magalif- Aria for Flute (or Alto Flute) and Organ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagalif- Aria for Flute (or Alto Flute) and Organ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposer: Eugene Magalif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlute part, alto flute part and organ score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: ALRY Publications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugene Magalif's \"Aria\" was originally written for the musical \"The Wild Hunt\", however the project was canceled. 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Roxburgh’s writing explores colour, space and flexibility of phrasing, creating a highly evocative miniature that allows the performer to focus on tonal control, dynamic contrast and contemporary solo playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is aimed at advanced players and is a particularly effective choice for recitals, examinations and programmes featuring contemporary repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Edwin Roxburgh\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdwin Roxburgh (b. 1937) is an English composer, oboist, conductor and teacher whose career has combined composition with a strong involvement in contemporary music performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe studied composition with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music and later with Nadia Boulanger in Paris and Luigi Dallapiccola in Florence. 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People regard him as one of the foremost French composers of his generation, not to mention his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers.  He studied at the Ecole de Musique Classique et Religieuse Paris, aged 9. Fauré then studied piano with Camille Saint-Saëns. After he graduated, he earned a living as an organist and teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1896 he was appointed church organist at the church of La Madeleine in Paris and Professor of composition at the Paris Conservatoire. Among his students were Maurice Ravel, Georges Enesco, and Nadia Boulanger. In 1905, he took up the post of Director of the Paris Conservatoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is best known for his contribution to solo piano repertoire. 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