{"product_id":"copland-duo-for-flute-and-piano","title":"Copland- Duo for Flute and Piano","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCopland- Duo for Flute and Piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposer: Aaron Copland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlute part and piano score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Boosey \u0026amp; Hawkes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOfficial Programme Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work was commissioned by seventy pupils and friends of the celebrated flautist William Kincaid after his death in 1967. Copland described it as lyrical and in a pastoral style. “Lyricism seems to be built into the flute,” he wrote. ‘\u003cem\u003eDuo’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis in three movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The whole is a work of comparatively simple harmonic and melodic outline, direct in expression. Being aware that many of the flautists who were responsible for commissioning the piece would want to play it, I tried to make it grateful for the performer…it requires a good player.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has become a standard in the repertoire of flautists worldwide and is also available in a version for violin and piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMovements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-contents\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic, somewhat mournful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLively, with bounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAaron Copland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopland (1900-1990) was a highly esteemed American composer, conductor and teacher. His compositions spanned orchestral pieces, ballets, film scores, chamber music, and solo works, showcasing his versatility and creativity. Copland’s works are characterised by their evocative melodies, distinctive harmonies, and uniquely American sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopland’s most renowned works include Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid and Rodeo, his Fanfare for the Common Man and Third Symphony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks for Flute by Aaron Copland\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVocalise for flute and piano (Arr.)\u003cbr\u003eDuo for flute and piano\u003cbr\u003eCopland 2000 [Flute]\u003cbr\u003eWind Quintet\u003cbr\u003eThrenody I (In memoriam Igor Stravinsky) for flute and string trio\u003cbr\u003eThrenody II (In memoriam Beatrice Cunningham) for alto flute and string trio\u003cbr\u003eAs It Fell Upon a Day for flute, clarinet and soprano\u003cbr\u003eOld American Songs for Flute and Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aaroncopland.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.aaroncopland.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55141758370126,"sku":"BHI 59019","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/bhi59019_0.jpg?v=1763826253","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/copland-duo-for-flute-and-piano","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}