A Vivaldi Album by Trevor Wye-Flute and Piano

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A Vivaldi Album by Trevor Wye-Flute and Piano

A Vivaldi Album by Trevor Wye-Flute and Piano

Flute and Keyboard
Publisher-Novello
Arranger-Trevor Wye

About

Arrangements of well-known Vivaldi works for flute and piano arranged by flautist, Trevor Wye. Works taken from Vivaldi’s violin concertos including the famous ‘Largo’ from ‘Winter’.

Contents

  • Adagio
  • Allegro
  • Andante (Sonata G.1) [Torelli, Giuseppe]
  • Gigue
  • Largo
  • Presto
  • Six Slow Movements From Violin Concerti
  • Theme And Variations
  • Two Minuets

Trevor Wye

Trevor Wye, a British flautist born in 1935, is a professional flautist, teacher, author, and editor. He is known for his technical and repertoire books for the flute, particularly the widely popular “Practice Books for Flute” series, which has been translated into eleven languages. Additionally, he founded the British Flute Society and established the International Summer School for Flute.

Wye began learning the flute at the age of 15 and received private instruction from renowned flautists Geoffrey Gilbert and Marcel Moyse. He worked as a freelance chamber and orchestral player in London for many years and has recorded numerous solo performances. He also served as a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music in London and taught at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester for 21 years, where he focused on flute teaching, chamber music coaching, and conducting the RNCM Wind Band.

Wye continues to travel around the world, offering masterclasses in Europe, the USA, and Japan. His contributions to flute education and music have been highly regarded, and he remains actively involved in sharing his expertise and passion for the flute.

http://www.trevorwye.com/

Antonio Vivaldi

Italian composer, Vivaldi (1678-1741) is recognised as being one of the greatest Baroque composers. He was also a respected violinist and teacher. He composed an array of music including a number of violin concertos and a variety of other instruments, sacred choral works and over forty operas.

Among his compositions for the flute, some of the most well-known include his flute concertos and sonatas. Vivaldi’s flute concertos, such as “Il Gardellino” (The Goldfinch), Gran Mogol, and “La Notte” (The Night), showcase his trademark virtuosity and lively melodies. These concertos often feature brilliant solo passages, rapid scale passages, and beautiful lyrical sections, displaying Vivaldi’s ability to highlight the expressive capabilities of the flute.

In addition to concertos, Vivaldi also composed sonatas for flute and continuo, which feature a more intimate and chamber-like setting. These sonatas display Vivaldi’s inventive and melodically rich writing, creating delightful dialogues between the flute and the continuo accompaniment.

Vivaldi’s works for flute remain beloved and frequently performed, continuing to captivate audiences with their charm, technical demands, and musical brilliance.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Antonio-Vivaldi

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