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Bach - Chaconne - Flute or Alto Flute
Chaconne, BWV 1004, by J. S. BachTranscribed for Flute or Alto Flute by Peter H. Bloom, PDF $9.98
The Chaconne BWV 1004, originally from Johann Sebastian's Suite in D minor for unaccompanied violin, is among the most challenging, controversial, enigmatic, and magnificent works known. This transcription by Peter H. Bloom was created for unaccompanied alto flute in G or concert flute in C. Mr. Bloom is motivated by an interest in historical performance practice, devotion to the art of improvisation, fascination with the technique of the flute and alto flute, and an abiding love of this masterpiece of Bach's. As well as transposing and digitally engraving the original version of the Chaconne, Mr. Bloom provides practical, effective, and cogent performer's solutions to the many interpretive challenges that occur throughout this work.
Flute or Alto Flute part, 10 pages; Total, 12 pages.
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Brahms - Var. on a Theme of R. Schumann - Piano
Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann, Op.23, by J. BrahmsTranscribed for Piano Solo by John W. Pratt, PDF $19.75
Brahms wrote his beautiful Variationen über ein Thema von Robert Schumann for piano four hands, but essentially all the musical ideas are captured in this transcription for solo piano. The variations range from delicately decorative to spectral to warmly Brahmsian to bravura and even witty. The last, suffused with sadness, solemnity, resignation, and reaffirmation, combines a funeral march with the theme, which is known as Schumann's last idea because it came to him at night shortly before his attempted suicide and final commitment to an asylum.
Piano score, 21 pages; Total, 23 pages.
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Loeffler - 4 Poèmes - Clarinet (Voice, Clarinet and Piano)
Quatre poèmes pour voix, alto et piano, by Charles Martin LoefflerViola part transcribed for Clarinet by C.A.Vater
Part for B-flat Clarinet; PDF $10.99
Noteworthy Sheet Music’s transcription of the viola part for Brahms’ Two Songs for Alto, Viola, and Piano, Op. 91 for clarinet quickly became one of our most popular editions, so we wanted to please our customers with another voice, clarinet, and piano option. We decided to create a clarinet version of the poems famously set to music by Charles Martin Loeffler (1861-1935). Quatre Poèmes pour Voix, Alto et Piano, Op. 5 was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra with Loeffler himself on viola. In these four songs, Loeffler set to music one poem by Charles Baudelaire (“La cloche fêlée”) and three poems by Paul Verlaine (“Dansons la Gigue!”, “Le son du cor s’afflige vers les bois”, and “Sérénade”). Each of these songs has a unique character but Loeffler’s love of color variations and dense harmonies can be heard throughout the set.
We have taken care to adapt the viola part to the clarinet as conservatively as possible, and we think it works well. Obviously, there are places where we had to make modifications, and occasionally some difficult choices—for example where the viola has double stops, goes out of clarinet range, or uses harmonics or pizzicato. We encourage clarinetists who plan to perform this piece to listen to recordings of these songs with viola, and to consult the original viola part and score, available as free PDF downloads from imslp.org. Our edition includes only the transcribed clarinet part.B♭-Clarinet part, 10 pages; Total, 14 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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Hoffmeister - Sonata in D minor, Op.50, Duo 3 - Two Flutes
Sonata in D minor, Op.50, Duo 3, by Franz Anton HoffmeisterDuet for Two Flutes
Score and Parts, PDF $11.25Franz Anton Hoffmeister (1754-1812) was a German music publisher and prolific composer. He studied law in Vienna, but after becoming captivated by the music scene in that city he devoted the rest of his life to music. His compositional output includes numerous symphonies and overtures, operas, string quartets, pieces for piano, and a great many compositions for flute, including concertos and chamber works. Noteworthy Sheet Music's edition of the Sonata in D minor, Duo 3 from Hoffmeister's Trois Duos pour Deux Flûtes, Op.50 was edited and notated by Richard A. Evans and Bronnie Stroud. Years ago, Mr. Evans located several original editions of 18th and 19th century flute duets, long since out of print, at the Library of Congress. He found them quite enjoyable to play, and undeserving of their current obscurity. NSM agreed and is offering updated editions of these flute-flute duets, as well as editions transcribed for flute and clarinet (browse under under Wind Ensembles or Clarinet).
Click the mp3 icon to listen to a short audio sample of the Hoffmeister Sonata in D minor first movement, performed and recorded by Demi Stevens, a former student of Richard Evans, playing both parts of the duet.
"This is a fabulous duet and has been incredibly fun to practice. Thank you for making it available!"
"Cheers to my mentor's awesome arrangement. I hope you enjoy! With love and admiration, ~Demi"Score, 15 pages; Flute-1 part, 8 pages; Flute-2 part, 8 pages; Total, 34 pages.
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Weber - Grand Duo Concertant - Flute
Grand Duo Concertant, Op.48, by Carl Maria von WeberTranscribed for Flute and Piano by John. W. Pratt
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. This flute transcription of the Weber clarinet part is an NSM favorite. 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
Flute part, 10 pages; Total, 12 pages.
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Beethoven - Adelaide - Flute & Piano
Adelaide, by Ludwig van BeethovenAnonymous Arrangement for Flute, each edition with a Foreword by P. H. Bloom
New Edition, Flute Part and Piano Score (flute part in small staff) – PDF $10.50
Facsimile Edition, Flute Part and Piano Score (original with clarinet part in small staff) – PDF $8.25
Beethoven completed his musical setting for Friedrich von Matthison's poem Adelaide in 1796. The song quickly became a favorite interpretive vehicle for instrumentalists as well as singers. Clarinetist Iwan Müller's "bel canto" treatment, essentially the original melody with added ornaments, cadenzas, and interpretive notations, remained a favorite among concertizing clarinetists for more than a century. It's likely that Müller's work informs the anonymous arrangement for flute, published by Diabelli in the second quarter of the 19th century, that we present here.... This anonymous paraphrase of Adelaide is a masterful study of the subtle nuance and passionate restraint of "bel canto" instrumental praxis. (excerpted from the foreword © by P. H. Bloom)
After offering our facsimile edition of Adelaide for some time, we decided to create a newly-notated modern edition as well. We love (and perform) this piece so much, that we didn't want anyone to forgo an opportunity to acquaint themselves with it merely due to the 19th century presentation of the facsimile. Now, there is a choice between the facsimile edition and a modern edition, the latter of course having the flute part in small staff in the score.
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Fürstenau - Adagio et Rondo Brillant - Fl & Pf
Adagio et Rondo Brillant, Op.95, by A. B. FürstenauGassett Collection - Facsimile Edition by C.A.Vater/Noteworthy Sheet Music with a Foreword by Peter H. Bloom
Flute Part and Piano Score, PDF $12.00
Anton Bernhard Fürstenau (1792-1852) was among the most revered flutists of the 19th century. Following his appointment to the post of principal flute for the Royal Chapel at Dresden in 1820, Fürstenau became a valued colleague and close personal friend of the court's music director, Carl Maria von Weber. The influence of Weber's dramatic melodic gestures and edgy harmonic shifts can be heard in this passionately evocative Adagio et Rondo Brillant. An NSM favorite!
For additional information about the Gassett Collection, please see see our article An Introduction to the Gassett Collection.
Piano score, 12 pages; Flute part, 4 pages; Total, 20 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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Reissiger & Fürstenau - Les Inseparables! - Fl & Pf
Les Inseparables!, Op.45, by Reissiger & FürstenauGrand Original Duets for Piano and Flute, No.1
Gassett Collection - Facsimile Edition by C.A.Vater/Noteworthy Sheet Music
Flute and Piano Parts, PDF $20.25
Carl Gottlieb Reissiger's Opus 45 was written as a Sonata for Violin and Piano, but was adapted for flute by Anton Bernhard Fürstenau. Fürstenau (1792-1852) composed and arranged many works for flute. He was among the most admired flutists of the 19th century and remains a well-known favorite of flutists today. Reissiger (1798-1859) was an accomplished composer of opera, orchestral, and chamber music. An influential figure in the city of Dresden, he served as Director of the Dresden Opera and later as Kapellmeister. Les Inseparables! No.1, is the first of the Three Grand Original Duets for Piano and Flute by Reissiger and Fürstenau. The piece, which consists of three movements, is a virtuosic work that should delight and challenge both players.
For additional information about the Gassett Collection, please see see our article An Introduction to the Gassett Collection.
Piano part, 21 pages; Flute part, 6 pages; Total, 33 pages.
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Reissiger & Sedlatzek - La Pasta - Fl & Pf
La Pasta! Op.36, by Reissiger & SedlatzekConcertantes Variations sur la Cavatina de Rossini, No.3
Gassett Collection - Facsimile Edition by C.A.Vater/Noteworthy Sheet Music, with a Foreword by Peter H. Bloom
Flute and Piano Parts, PDF $13.50
Reissiger and Sedlatzek's work La Pasta is a particularly effective concert piece with which the accomplished flutist can enthrall a diverse audience by evoking the dramatic majesty of grand opera while applying the scintillating techniques of the 19th century virtuoso. La Pasta is flutist Johann Sedlatzek's homage, celebration, and souvenir of the redoubtable mezzo-soprano Giuditta Pasta (1798± - 1866±), arranged by the superb composer/conductor Carl Gottlieb Reissiger. Pasta (nee Negri) was a cynosure of Italian opera who created brilliant dramatic roles for Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini. Legendary Maria Callas (1923-77) is often compared to Pasta by opera aficionados, but few are likely to have heard both in their prime. — P. H. Bloom, 5/23/2011
For additional information about the Gassett Collection, please see see our article An Introduction to the Gassett Collection.
Piano part, 13 pages; Flute part, 5 pages; Total, 24 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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Bach - Prelude and Fugue, BWV 532 - arr. Woodwind Quartet
Prelude and Fugue, BWV 532, by J. S. BachArranged for Woodwind Quartet by John W. Pratt
Score and Parts, PDF $15.97
“Among the big Bach organ fugues, BWV 532 is unusually well suited to woodwind quartet. Written during Bach's early, carefree Weimar period (only four children to support), it is high-spirited and can even be read as witty. It benefits from having a separate sonority for each voice, especially when the countersubject interjects a perky comment in the subject's empty space. It has rapid passage work throughout, almost suggesting Mendelssohn—but his chamber music, not his organ music! It makes almost no significant use of the sheer power of the mighty “king of instruments”; the way the voices are brought in and deployed in itself provides the excitement and variations in volume. Woodwinds have ample piano and forte capabilities for the purpose. The Prelude is also readily adapted to woodwind quartet, consisting mainly of a straightforward four-part Alla breve.The Prelude’s brief introductory and concluding material includes pedal scales and other flourishes that are no less effective for being easy to play on winds. // The arrangement here preserves Bach's four voices almost exactly.” — from J. W. Pratt’s foreword to the edition
Click to listen to computer-generated audio samples from the score; audio clips from the Prelude (m4-22) and the Fugue (m14-27), are separated by a brief pause.Score, 16 pages; Flute part, 5 pages; Oboe part, 6 pages; Bb Clarinet part, 6 pages; Bassoon part, 5 pages;Total, 46 pages.
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Hoffmeister - Sonata in D minor - Flute and Clarinet
Sonata in D minor, Op.50, Duo 3, by Franz Anton Hoffmeister
Duet transcribed for Flute and Bb Clarinet
Score and Parts, PDF $11.25
Noteworthy Sheet Music published an edition of the Sonata in D minor, Duo 3 from Hoffmeister's Trois Duos pour Deux Flûtes, Op.50, after being contacted by flutist Richard A. Evans. Years ago, Mr. Evans had located several editions of 18th and 19th century flute duets, long since out of print, at the Library of Congress. Finding them quite enjoyable to play, and believing them undeserving of their current obscurity, he and his music colleague Bronnie Stroud took the initiative of re-typesetting and editing the pieces using a modern music notation software program. Aware of the paucity of repertoire available for flute and clarinet duo, and realizing these pieces would work nicely for that instrument pair as well, he also transcribed the second flute parts for Bb clarinet. We at NSM agreed that these works should be made more readily available to present-day musicians and audiences, and we published them after making only minor stylistic and formatting revisions to Mr. Evans' scores and parts; the articulation and dynamic markings are those suggested by Mr. Evans.
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Score, 15 pages; Flute part, 8 pages; Bb Clarinet part 8 pages; Total, 34 pages.
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Gabrielsky - Adagio et Variations - Fl & Pf
Adagio et Variations pour la Flûte sur un Thême de Caraffa, Op. 71, by W. GabrielskyGassett Collection - New Edition by Noteworthy Sheet Music
Flute Part and Piano Score, PDF $18.75
Johann Wilhelm Gabrielski (or Gabrielsky), 1795-1846, was an acclaimed German flutist and composer from Berlin. In 1814 Gabrielski secured a position as flutist at the theatre in Stettin and within two years was appointed to the Royal Court. Gabrielski's compositions, of which there are more than 100, were highly esteemed and popular in his day. Although these works have much to offer modern day flutists as well, Gabrielski's music is neither widely known nor readily available today. The Adagio et Variations pour la Flûte, Op. 71, exploits melodic material by Michele Enrico Carafa (Caraffa) di Colobrano (1787-1872), a Naples born musician who had a remarkably successful career in Paris as a composer for the Opéra-Comique and as a professor of composition and counterpoint at The Conservatoire. The work showcases the flutist's virtuosity, atop a relatively uncomplicated piano accompaniment.
For additional information about the Gassett Collection, please see see our article An Introduction to the Gassett Collection.
Flute part, 11 pages; Piano Score, 16 pages; Total, 31 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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Hauptmann - Lieder - Voice, Violin/Flute, Piano
Meerfahrt, Nachtgesang, and Der Fischer, Op.31, by M. HauptmannFacsimile Edition plus a Transcription of the violin part for Flute by C.A.Vater
Score for Violin, Voice, & Piano, Violin Part, and Flute Part, PDF $18.75
Moritz Hauptmann (1792-1868) was a renowned music theorist, pedagogue, violinist, and composer. In 1842, at Mendelssohn's recommendation, he was appointed cantor at the Thomasschule and professor of composition at the newly founded Leipzig Conservatory. Hauptmann published a major scholarly work on music theory in 1853, "Die Natur der Harmonik und Metrik" (The Nature of Harmony and Meter), as well as some 60 compositions.
Hauptmann's Op.31 comprises three lovely songs scored for voice with accompaniment of violin and piano: No.1, Meerfahrt (Sea Voyage); No.2, Nachtgesang (Night Song); and No.3, Der Fischer (The Fisherman). The vocal range extends from B3 to G5, and thus is well-suited for mezzo-soprano. These pieces were published by C. F. Peters as part of a larger volume, now in the public domain, entitled "Lieder-Album für eine Singstimme mit Pianoforte und Violin Begleitung". Our edition contains an "enhanced" facsimile of the original, plus a new transcription of the violin part for flute created using a modern music notation program. The three songs may be performed with comparable gratification utilizing the accompaniment of either violin or flute, along with the voice and piano.
Score, 15 pages; Violin part, 5 pages; Flute part, 5 pages; Total, 29 pages.
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Reinecke - Lieder - Voice, Violin (Fl/Afl), Piano
Waldesgruss and Frühlingsblumen, Op.26, by C. ReineckeFacsimile Edition plus Transcriptions for Flute & Alto Flute by C.A.Vater
Score for Violin, Voice, & Piano, Violin Part, Flute & Alto Flute Parts, PDF $9.98
Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) was a renowned German pianist, composer, conductor, and teacher of composition. He composed numerous works, and for over 35 years was a leader of the music scene in Leipzig. Reinecke's Op.26 includes two songs for voice with accompaniment of violin and piano: No.1, Waldesgruss (The Forest's Greeting); and No.2, Frühlingsblumen (Spring Flowers). The vocal range of Reinecke's Op.26 lieder extends from C4 to A5, and thus is well-suited for either soprano or mezzo-soprano.
Our edition contains an "enhanced" facsimile of the original score and violin part, plus new transcriptions of the violin part for either alto flute or flute. Thus, the two songs may be performed utilizing the accompaniment of violin, alto flute, or flute, along with the voice and piano. Alternatively, these pieces work very well as an instrumental arrangement with the voice part played on flute, accompanied by alto flute and piano.
Score, 6 pages; Violin, Alto Flute, and Flute parts, 2 pages each; Total, 18 pages.
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Schubert - Der Hirt auf dem Felsen - Alto Flute (clarinet trans.)
Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, Op.129, by F. Schubert Obbligato Transcribed for Alto Flute in G by Peter H. Bloom
Alto Flute Part, PDF $5.99
In the preface to his transcription, Mr. Bloom writes: "In terms of color, nuance, expression, dynamics, and tessitura the obbligato works exquisitely on the alto flute. Theobald Boehm (1794-1881) designed our first modern alto flute in 1847. Had Schubert (born in 1797) survived to hear it, I have no doubt that he would have made the alto flute an essential part of his armory of orchestration..... Der Hirt auf dem Felsen is very effective, also, in a purely instrumental arrangement for flute (taking the vocal line) and alto flute obbligato. It's an ideal didactical vehicle for coaching the developing flutist in the art of rhetorical performance as well as a splendid concert/recital piece."
The premiere of Schubert's The Shepherd on the Rock, with obbligato transcribed for alto flute, was performed by D'Anna Fortunato (Mezzo-Soprano), Peter H. Bloom (Alto Flute), and Mary Jane Rupert (Piano) during a concert at the Gibson Theatre in Elmira, NY, on November 3, 2009, as part of the Elmira College Encore Series.
"Flutist Peter Bloom has done an invaluable service to Schubert and to concert singers by providing this charming arrangement, for alto flute, of the original clarinet obbligato to Der Hirt auf dem Felsen. I've performed it in this version on several occasions and find that the flute timbre is alluring. It's so easy to blend with and respond to the alto flute! I believe that, had it been possible, the composer, himself, would have truly enjoyed this arrangement at a Schubertiade performance of his own." - D'Anna Fortunato
We provide our alto flute transcription of the obbligato part, originally for clarinet. The voice and piano parts are readily available as a free pdf download of the score, from sources such as imslp.org/.
Alto Flute part, 4 pages of music; Total, 8 pages.
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