{"product_id":"mozart-andante-in-c-major-kv315-for-flute-and-piano-kevin-mayhew","title":"Mozart- Andante in C Major KV315 for Flute and Piano (Kevin Mayhew)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMozart- Andante in C Major KV315 for Flute and Piano (Kevin Mayhew)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese editions have been edited by Paul Edmund-Davies with a practical accompaniment by John Alley, principal keyboardist of the London Symphony Orchestra. The piano reductions have been created to make them more accessible to the accompanist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlute works by W.A. Mozart\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\u003eDespite Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) supposedly not liking the flute, he created remarkable and enduring music for this instrument that he openly expressed his dislike for. Among his notable compositions for the flute are two concertos, a double concerto featuring the harp, Andante in C, and four beautiful flute and string quartets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese works were commissioned by Ferdinand Dejean, a Dutch physician and amateur musician, during Mozart’s visit to Mannheim in 1777\/78. Interestingly, Mozart composed an alternative version, the ‘Andante’ KV 315 (285e), for the middle movement of the Concerto in G major KV 313, as it was deemed too challenging either in terms of playing technique or musical complexity for the client. Despite his reservations, Mozart’s flute compositions continue to captivate audiences with their timeless beauty and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMozart was born in Salzburg in 1756 and was a hugely influential composer of the Classical era. He began composing music at the aged of 5 and was a child prodigy. He was also extremely competent on the keyboard and violin.  Mozart composed over 600 works including symphonies, chamber works, operas, and keyboard works amongst a huge array of other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMozart composed works for flute including a concerto for flute and harp, concerti in G Major and D Major, Andante in C and flute \u0026amp; string quartets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Wolfgang-Amadeus-Mozart\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Wolfgang-Amadeus-Mozart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlautist-Paul Edmund-Davies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Edmund-Davies established his international reputation as a flautist and soloist in the 20 years that he was Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra and then the five years in the same position at the Philharmonia Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has edited and published more than 25 books on flute music. His ‘The 28 Day Warm up Book for all Flautists…eventually!’ is a best seller and has been translated into Japanese, Spanish and Russian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015 Paul launched his online flute education resource, Simply Flute. The site provides both free and subscription materials to help flute players and teachers on their respective journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pauledmund-davies.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pauledmund-davies.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55398135365966,"sku":"KMP3611693","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/kmp3611693_0.jpg?v=1772281042","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/mozart-andante-in-c-major-kv315-for-flute-and-piano-kevin-mayhew","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}