Music for 2 flutes and piano

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Yana Nikol full profile / Two Flutes and Piano / 3 musicians

Other players: Sara Zhu, Ina Mirtcheva-Blevins

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Andante and Rondo - Franz Doppler
- Franz Doppler and his brother Carl (mid 19th Century) were the first famous flute virtuoso duo and it's very possible that we owe the extensive repertoire for 2 flutes and piano to them.
Trio of the Young Ishmaelites - Hector Berlioz
- beautiful excerpt from Berlioz' famous oratorio "The Childhood of Christ" arranged for 2 flutes and piano.
Lolita - Cecile Chaminade
Conte Bleu - Cecile Chaminade
- we are proud to feature flutists' favorite female composer with a lesser known salon solo piano works arranged for 2 flutes and piano.
Moon River - Henry Mancini
Maya - Ian Clarke
- another more current favorite of all flute players, Maya represents in sound the hindustani belief about the illusions gods could create.
Three Dances for Two Flutes and Piano - Gary Schocker
- fun 3 movement piece. Titles - Easy going, Moody, Coffee nerves
What a Wonderful World - George D. Weiss and Bob Thiele

Historical context

The repertoire for two flutes and piano, while having historical roots in the mid-19th century, evolved significantly over time. It progressed from virtuosic salon pieces and arrangements of popular tunes to modern compositions that embrace a wider range of musical styles, instrumental techniques, and expressive possibilities

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