duets: alto flute and piano
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Dvořák - Romantic Pieces - Alto Flute
Romantische Stücke, Op.75, by Antonín DvořákTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by J.W.Pratt and C.A.Vater
Alto Flute Part, PDF $6.99
Antonin Dvorak's Romantische Stücke (Romantic Pieces) was composed originally as a trio for two violins and viola but was later rearranged by the composer as a piece for violin and piano. We created a transcription of the violin part for alto flute; the piano part is readily available in the public domain as a free pdf download of the score for violin and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score.
Alto Flute part, 7 pages; Total, 10 pages.
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Schumann - Drei Romanzen - Alto Flute
Drei Romanzen, Op.94, by Robert SchumannTranscribed for Alto Flute (and Piano) by Carol A. Vater
Alto Flute Part, PDF $6.49
Robert Schumann composed his Drei Romanzen (Opus 94) for oboe and piano in 1849, and Simrock published the first edition, Drei Romanzen für Hoboe, ad libitum Violine oder Clarinette, mit Begleitung des Pianoforte, in 1851. Others have created arrangements of this popular piece for additional instruments, including cello, alto sax, soprano sax, tuba, flute, and horn. The 3 Romances are beautifully adaptable to the alto flute’s range and sonority. We provide here the alto flute part; the piano part is readily available in the public domain, free, as a pdf download of the score for oboe and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score.
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Alto Flute part, 6 pages; Total, 8 pages
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Schumann - Fantasy Pieces - Alto Flute
Fantasiestücke, Op.73, by Robert SchumannTranscribed for Alto Flute (and Piano) by Carol A. Vater
Alto Flute Part, PDF $6.96
Robert Schumann composed his Fantasiestücke (Fantasy Pieces) for clarinet and piano, but also arranged them for cello with piano. Others have since created arrangements of this highly popular and frequently performed piece for a variety of additional instruments. The Fantasy Pieces are charmingly adaptable as a work for alto flute and piano, and we offer here our alto flute transcription of the solo part. The edition does not include the piano part, but a suitable version is readily available in the public domain as a free pdf download of the score for clarinet and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score.
Alto Flute part, 6 pages; Total, 8 pages.
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Pierné - Pièce - Alto Flute & Piano
Pièce, Op.5, by Gabriel Pierné Transcribed for Alto Flute and Piano by Carol A. Vater
Piano Score and Alto Flute Part, PDF $6.99
The Pièce en sol mineur for oboe (or violin or cello) with accompaniment of piano was composed by Gabriel Pierné in 1883. The alto flute is especially well-suited to this delightful, romantic piece, which falls completely and comfortably within the alto flute's range. Our edition includes both the alto flute part and the piano score.
Piano score, 5 pages; Alto Flute part, 2 pages; Total, 12 pages.
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Saint-Saëns - Sonata - Alto Flute
Sonata, Op.166, by Camille Saint-SaënsTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by C.A.Vater and J.W.Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $6.99
Sonata, Opus 166 (Oboe Sonata in D major) was composed by Saint-Saëns in 1921, the year of his death, and has since become a standard of the oboe repertoire. Although written for oboe with accompaniment of piano, the piece is very well suited for alto flute. Played by either oboe or alto flute, this Sonata provides the soloist with opportunities to demonstrate both technical expertise and expressive performance. We provide here the alto flute part; the piano part is readily available in the public domain as a free pdf download of the original score for oboe and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score
Alto Flute part, 7 pages; Total, 9 pages.
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Reger - Suite in A Minor - Alto Flute
Suite in A Minor, Op.103a, by Max RegerTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by Carol A. Vater
Alto Flute Part, PDF $11.98
The Suite in A Minor for violin and piano by Max Reger was first published in 1908. The piece has been performed and recorded on flute, and arrangements of the beautiful Aria (3rd movement) have been published for violin and orchestra, as well as for cello and piano or organ. The piece is also highly suited to the rich, mellow sonorities of the alto flute. We offer here our transcription of all six movements of the violin part for alto flute. The piano part is readily available in the public domain as a free pdf download of the score for violin and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score
Alto Flute part, 12 pages; Total, 14 pages.
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Dvořák - Sonatina - Alto Flute
Sonatina, Op.100, by Antonín Dvořák Transcribed for Alto Flute and Piano by J.W.Pratt and C.A.Vater
Alto Flute Part, PDF $11.99
Czech composer Antonin Dvorak wrote his charming Sonatina in G major for violin and piano in 1893, during his stay in the United States. Intended for Dvorak's own children but no less delightful for 21st century players of all ages, the piece is comprised of four short movements. We provide here a transcription of the violin part for alto flute, which suits the "New World" feeling especially well. We provide the alto flute part; the piano part is readily available in the public domain as a free pdf download of the score for violin and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score
Alto Flute part, 13 pages; Total 16 pages.
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Schumann - Märchenbilder - Alto Flute
Märchenbilder, Op.113, by Robert SchumannTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by J.W.Pratt & C.A.Vater
Alto Flute Part, PDF $9.98
Märchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures) was composed for viola and piano by Robert Schumann, and the work is now a staple of the viola repertoire. The piece was alternately indicated for violin and piano by the composer himself. We have created a transcription of the viola part for alto flute, which we provide here. The piano part is readily available in the public domain as a free pdf download of the score for viola and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score.
Alto Flute Part, 10 pages; Total, 12 pages.
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Schumann - Five Pieces in Folk Style - Alto Flute
Fünf Stücke im Volkston, Op.102, by Robert SchumannTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by John W. Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $6.99
Excerpted from the foreword by John W. Pratt:
"Robert Schumann (1810-1856) wrote Fünf Stücke im Volkston (Five Pieces in Folk Style), Opus 102, for violoncello and piano on April 13-15, 1849. // Fünf Stücke im Volkstonwas premiered on Schumann's 40th birthday, June 8, 1850 by his wife, Clara, and their friend Andreas Grabau, the dedicatee, a cellist in the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. Clara thought the pieces beguiling, fresh, original, and under-appreciated. They have been viewed as precursors of his cello concerto, composed in October, 1850, and first performed after his death in honor of his 50th birthday. // Just as folk songs may appropriately be sung by a great variety of voices, it is perhaps appropriate that songs without words in folk style may be played by a great variety of solo instruments and piano. In any event, Schumann's Fünf Stücke im Volkston have been arranged for oboe, viola, clarinet, alto saxophone, horn, bass clarinet, bassoon, trombone, and baritone saxophone, at least. The pieces are this popular for good reason, being varied and appealing, and we are pleased to add alto flute to this list. Though often programmed by professionals, they call for folk-like playing, not virtuosity, and are entirely suitable for ordinary folk."
We provide our transcribed alto flute part only; the piano score is in the public domain and available without charge from imslp.org.
Alto Flute part, 6 pages; Total, 10 pages.
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Gade - Fantasy Pieces - Alto Flute
Fantasiestücke, Op.43, by Niels W. GadeTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by John W. Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $6.99
Niels Wilhelm Gade (1817–1890) became the preeminent figure in 19th century Danish musical life after an early success in Copenhagen and five years in Leipzig as Mendelssohn's assistant and successor. His Fantasiestücke (Fantasy Pieces, Opus 43) for clarinet (or violin) and piano were published in 1864, apparently his only work published that year although others were in progress. They are dedicated to the clarinetist "Herrn Kammermusiker Mozart Petersen." Our flute transcriptions take into account the nature of the flute and the discrepancies between Gade's original score and the clarinet and violin parts. We provide our alto flute part; the piano score is readily available in the public domain as a free pdf download of the score for clarinet and piano. Here is a link to one such source: Piano Score
Alto Flute part, 7 pages; Total, 10 pages.
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Weber - Grand Duo Concertant - Alto Flute
Grand Duo Concertant, Op.48, by Carl Maria von WeberTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by John W. Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $9.98
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826), an important forerunner of the Romantic school, was a prolific composer, yet wrote only three substantial chamber works. One is the Grand Duo Concertant for clarinet (or violin) and piano. Sounding a bit like Mozart on steroids, with robust harmonies and brilliant passagework, it has three movements - an exciting Allegro con fuoco, a beautiful Andante with a very rich, chordal piano accompaniment and passionate piano interlude, and a sparkling Rondo. We offer this excellent alto flute transcription of the clarinet part; the piano part is readily available in the public domain, as a free high quality pdf download of the score for clarinet and piano; here is a link to the listing on imslp.org: Piano Score
Alto Flute part, 10 pages; Total, 12 pages.
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Dvořák - Ballada - Alto Flute & Piano
Ballada, Op. 15, by Antonín DvořákTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by C.A.Vater
Alto Flute Part and Piano Score, PDF $7.99
The Czech composer Antonín Leopold Dvořák (1841-1904) first visited England in 1884, at the invitation of the Philharmonic Society of London. He conducted several of his works there and and was commissioned to compose a new symphony for the Philharmonic Society, his Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op.70, which he conducted in London on April 22, 1885. Dvořák, who was well-received in England for his longer works, including cantatas and oratorios, was asked by London publishers to write shorter compositions as well. The Ballada, composed by Dvořák in late 1884 shortly after he completed his Symphony No. 7, was written specifically for publication in the Christmas edition of the London Magazine of Music. It is a short work of approximately six minutes duration for violin and piano. Written in the key of D minor, the Ballad's outer sections are solemn and melancholy while the contrasting central Allegro agitato is fervid and intense. The piece works nicely on alto flute, and our transcription required few adaptations from the original violin part.
[Sources for Dvořák biographical information: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (Eighth Edition, Revised by Nicolas Slonimsky) and the internet website http://www.antonin-dvorak.cz/en/ballad.]
Score, 8 pages; Alto Flute part, 3 pages; Total, 14 pages.
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Brahms ― Sonata, Op.120 No.1 ― Alto Flute
Sonata, Op.120 No.1, by Johannes BrahmsTranscribed for Alto Flute by J.W.Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $8.99
Although written originally for clarinet, Brahms himself created two more versions of his Op.120 sonatas, for violin and viola. John W. Pratt, who transcribed these works for alto flute so expertly, writes in his foreword: "If Brahms was happy with versions for clarinet, viola, and violin, surely he would have welcomed arrangements for alto flute, especially since it is the mellow rather than the clarion aspect of the clarinet that he called on. In making our arrangements for alto flute, the violin versions have been particularly helpful, since the violin has the same lower range as the alto flute, but they required modification for several reasons. One, of course, is that the alto flute cannot play as loudly at the bottom of its range as the violin can. Another is that Brahms gave the violin double stops even though the clarinet is limited to a single voice." Our editions of the two Op.120 sonatas include only the alto flute parts, as Brahms' piano scores are freely available in the public domain. Here is a link to the listing of Op.120 No.1 on IMSLP.org, where the clarinet, viola, and violin versions with piano scores may be found. Our alto flute arrangements are based on the usual piano parts that accompany the clarinet as the solo instrument. The entire transcription of Op.120 No.1 works remarkably well, but the breathtakingly beautiful slow movement played on alto flute will steal your heart away.
Alto Flute part, 9 pages; Total 14 pages.
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Brahms ― Sonata, Op.120 No.2 ― Alto Flute
Sonata, Op.120 No.2, by Johannes BrahmsTranscribed for Alto Flute by J.W.Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $8.99
This is the second of Brahms' two clarinet sonatas, transcribed for alto flute by John Pratt. Although written originally for clarinet, Brahms himself created two more versions of his Op.120 sonatas, for violin and viola. Mr. Pratt, who transcribed these works for alto flute so expertly, writes in his foreword: "If Brahms was happy with versions for clarinet, viola, and violin, surely he would have welcomed arrangements for alto flute, especially since it is the mellow rather than the clarion aspect of the clarinet that he called on. In making our arrangements for alto flute, the violin versions have been particularly helpful, since the violin has the same lower range as the alto flute, but they required modification for several reasons. One, of course, is that the alto flute cannot play as loudly at the bottom of its range as the violin can. Another is that Brahms gave the violin double stops even though the clarinet is limited to a single voice." Our editions of the two Op.120 sonatas include only the alto flute parts, as Brahms' piano scores are freely available in the public domain. Here is a link to the listing of Op.120 No.2 on IMSLP.org, where the clarinet, viola, and violin versions with piano scores may be found. Our alto flute arrangements are based on the usual piano parts that accompany the clarinet as the solo instrument.
Alto Flute part, 8 pages; Total, 12 pages.
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Haydn - Adagio, Quartet Op.17, No.1 - Afl & Pf
Adagio from Quartet in E Major, Op.17, No.1, by F. J. HaydnTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by John W. Pratt
Alto Flute Part and Piano Score, PDF $8.00
Haydn's early quartets, especially the three sets of six written between 1768 and 1771 (Opus 9, Opus 17, and Opus 20), advanced the development of the classical string quartet enormously in all respects. The third movement of Opus 17, No. 1 is an Adagio with a beautiful violin melody that is harmonized simply by the other three strings. Whereas Haydn's more complex movements generally are unsuitable for transcription, the relative simplicity of this gorgeous Adagio makes it an exception. We present here a transcription for alto flute and piano. The melody is highly effective on the alto flute, and the other string parts are readily adaptable to the piano.
Alto Flute part, 2 pages of music; Piano score, 6 pages; Total, 12 pages.
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Fauré - Sicilienne - Alto Flute
Sicilienne, Op.78, by Gabriel FauréTranscribed for Alto Flute (and Piano) by C.A.Vater
Alto Flute Part, PDF $3.79
Sicilienne (Opus 78) was composed by Gabriel Fauré in 1893 and first published as a chamber music version for solo cello or violin with piano accompaniment in 1898. Numerous transcriptions of this popular piece have been made, including arrangements for flute and piano, viola and piano, horn and piano, flute and harp, 2 flutes and piano, flute and clarinet, and piano solo, among others. Our alto flute part is a transcription based on the original violin and cello parts of the edition published by J. Hamelle in 1898. We provide only the transcribed alto flute part; the piano accompaniment is readily available as a free pdf download of the original score for piano and cello, now in the public domain.
Alto Flute part, 2 pages of music; Total, 4 pages.
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Schumann - Sonata in A minor - Alto Flute
Sonata in A minor, Op.105, by Robert SchumannTranscribed for Alto Flute (and Piano) by John W. Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $8.99
Sonata in A Minor, Opus 105, was the first of two violin sonatas composed by Robert Schumann in 1851. The first movement has a gentle melody very well suited to the alto flute and the kind of flowing piano accompaniment and overlapping harmonies one finds in much of Schumann's chamber music. The Allegretto, with its hesitations and shifting moods and motifs, is also well suited to the alto flute. The restless final movement is exciting and effective (and a workout for both players) whatever solo instrument is used. The range and dynamics of Schumann's violin part, as well as its character, fit the alto flute's nature and capabilities beautifully. We provide our alto flute transcription of the violin part; the piano score and original violin part are available elsewhere in the public domain as free pdf downloads (click on the link).
Alto Flute part, 9 pages of music; Total, 12 pages.
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Reger - Albumblatt - Alto Flute & Piano
Albumblatt, by Max RegerTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by Carol A. Vater
Piano Score and Alto Flute Part, PDF $3.97
This gorgeous and surprisingly complex Albumblatt in E-flat major was written by Max Reger in ~1902 and originally scored for clarinet and piano. The piece is beautifully-suited to the range and sonority of the alto flute, and we provide here both our alto flute transcription of the clarinet part and a re-notated edition of the piano score.
Piano score, 2 pages; Alto Flute part, 1 page; Total, 5 pages.
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Mozart - Sonata in E minor - Alto Flute
Sonata in E minor, K.304, by W. A. MozartTranscribed for Alto Flute and Piano by John W. Pratt
Alto Flute Part, PDF $5.99
Mozart's second group of violin sonatas, the seven "Mannheim" sonatas of 1778, were begun in Mannheim where Mozart also worked on a flute commission. The violin parts rarely make significant use of double stops and are in general very well suited to alto flute. It is perhaps suggestive for performance that Mozart designated all his violin sonatas for "piano and violin".
Mozart's works in minor keys are rare and special: consider the G-minor quintet and Symphony No. 40. The K.304 sonata is his only work in E minor and it is mysteriously compelling in its simplicity. It was written the same summer that his mother died.
We provide the transcribed alto flute part; the piano score is readily available in the public domain, free of charge.
For additional information about the seven Mozart Mannheim sonatas and their alto flute transcriptions, please read the Mozart’s Mannheim Sonatas article written by Mr. Pratt; the article was originally published by Flute Focus and subsequently republished by NSM on our Resources – Reviews and Articles page.
Alto Flute part, 5 pages; Total, 8 pages.
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Haydn - Adagio, Quartet Op.17, No.2 - Afl & Pf
Adagio from Quartet in F Major, Op.17, No.2, by F. J. Haydn Transcribed for Alto Flute and Piano by John W. Pratt
Alto Flute Part and Piano Score, PDF $8.00
The third movement of Haydn's Opus 17, No. 2, like that of Opus 17, No. 1, is an Adagio with a beautiful violin melody that is harmonized simply by the other three strings. The melody is compelling on alto flute, with just a few changes to accommodate its sonic differences from the violin. Lest the effect be too placid when the lower string parts are transferred to the piano, our piano transcription elaborates them in the style of Haydn's keyboard music in several places. We also incorporate a few changes for better sonority and to disentangle the voices where the string parts have overlaps and unisons that are poorly suited to the piano. All told, this transcription is highly effective and a delight for both players.
Alto Flute part, 2 pages of music; Piano score, 6 pages of music; Total, 12 pages.
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