Flute Concertino (Chaminade)
Cécile Chaminade 's Flute Concertino in D major, Op. 107 was composed in 1902 as an examination piece for flute students at the Paris Conservatoire, where it was used for many years. The piece is well-known and remains a standard and popular part of the flute repertoire.[1] For example, it was voted #85 in the 2012 Classic 100 Music of France (ABC).
The work has been described as "melodic and attractive". It was dedicated to the celebrated French flautist and teacher Paul Taffanel.[2]
Composition
Chaminade's composition opens with a broad melody, has a highly decorative solo part and is regarded as quite demanding for the flautist. After a more active central section, marked Più animato agitato in the score, there is a short oboe phrase that leads into a cadenza for the soloist. The piece concludes with a reprise of the opening melody and a coda.[2]
Instrumentation
- Solo – flute
- Orchestra – flute/piccolo, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, three trombones, tuba, timpani, harp, strings
References
- ^ Flaxman, Fred. "Chaminade, Part 2". Compact Discoveries. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ a b Morrison, Chris. "Concertino for Flute & Piano (or orchestra), Op. 107". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 October 2012.