SKU: KN.10300

UPC: 822795103007.

Designed for a first contest or recital performance, this grade 1-2 collections contain 14 pieces that have been carefully edited by flute specialist Amy Kempton, and edited by Carl Strommen. The free downloadable piano accompaniment MP3s will be an invaluable tool for students. Piano accompaniment book sold separately (#10301). Available in SmartMusic.

Contents:
Sailor's Song (Grieg); Symphonic Themes (Brahms); Little Buttercup (Sullivan); Cradle Song (Hauser); Cielito Lindo (traditional); La Cinquantaine (Marie); Give Me Your Hand (Mozart); Two Korean Folk Songs (traditional); Three Israeli Folk Songs (traditional); La Serenata (Jaxone); Let's Have A Party (Mozart); Hungarian Dance (Brahms); Americana (traditional); Brindisi (Verdi).

SKU: CF.WF232

ISBN 9781491153772. UPC: 680160911271.

Known internationally for superior flute editions, Robert Stallman continues his considerable expansion of the flute repertoire with re-creations, or “new” works for flute by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvořák, and other great composers.Conceived originally as a work for solo piano, this arrangement of Dvořák’s Suite in A Major for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of Stallman’s “new” works for flute. Dvořák composed the Suite in A Major in 1894, inspired by his happy and fruitful stay in the “New World” —a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World” Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American” Quartet, String Quintet in E≤ Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.
PrefaceConceived originally as a work for solo piano, the Suite in A Major was composed by Dvořák in 1894, during his famous two-year visit to the United States. He wrote the work in a mere ten days, and a year later made a full orchestration of it. The Suite was first performed in this second version in 1910 in Prague at the Rudolfinum. Dvořák, who died in 1904, never had a chance to hear a performance of this stirring orchestral realization.The Suite was inspired by the composer’s happy and fruitful stay in the “New World”, especially by his unforgettable summers spent in the quiet Czech-American village of Spillville, Iowa—a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World” Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American” Quartet, String Quintet in Eb Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.Several of the Suite’s affecting melodies find echoes in these other, better known compositions of this American period. Wistful themes abound in all five movements, reflecting Dvořák’s transformative American experience as it found resonance in his own emotions. Contrasting with deeply felt, contemplative passages are Dvořák’s joyous and tempestuous expressions, which open the second, third and final movements.This arrangement for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of my “new” works for flute by some of our greatest composers and I am delighted to add it to the collection. I predict that the A Major Suite will become a popular addition to our Romantic recital repertoire, much like the Dvořák Sonatina.—Robert StallmanMarblehead, Mass.June 1, 2018.

SKU: PR.114415090

ISBN 9781598063516. UPC: 680160600168. 9x12 inches.

Under the Sultan is an enchanting showpiece inspired by Turkish folk and popular music. This jazz-infused slow-fast recital work is bound to be a show-stopper! For advanced players. Duration: 8'_______________________________________Text from the scanned back cover:Under the Sultan for Flute and Piano (114-41509)New in 2011, Under the Sultan is an enchanting showpiece inspired by Turkish folk and popular music. This jazz-infused slow-fast recital work is bound to be a show-stopper!

SKU: HL.49045817

ISBN 9790001165587. UPC: 841886032019. 9.0x12.0x0.158 inches.

In the 19th century nationalist themes came into fashion. Composers drew on songs and dances from their native lands, working them into paraphrased adaptations, potpourri arrangements and sets of variations or incorporating folk elements from various cultures in their compositions. Flautist Wilhelm Popp (1828-1902), who wrote music for his instrument at every level of difficulty, also took up this popular trend. In this collection seven of his easily playablecompositions have been chosen with musical links to different European countries. Here again Popp shows his ability to distil the essence from musical styles and fashions of his time, setting lyrical and virtuoso passages so well for the instrument that their effectiveness far outweighs any difficulties. The popularity of his pieces for tuition purposes, school concerts or youth music competitions remains undiminished to this day. This edition is essentially based on the first printed versions of these pieces - with just a small number of printing errors and inconsistencies corrected without comment.