Composed by Tchaikovsky in 1881, just after Eugene Onegin, The Maid of Orleans recounts the life and death of Joan of Arc in four acts.
Inspired by the legendary final trio from Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, featuring the Marschallin, Sophie, and Octavian, this arrangement is for three flutes and piano. It can also be adapted for an ensemble wishing to include oboists.
Rediscover in a new arrangement the duet between Lucia and the flute... "Ardon g'l'incensi", a flagship tune of the Italian lyrical repertoire!
At the concert, these three dances will be appreciated by both its performers and the audience. Music for the pleasure of playing and listening!
Neglected by the composers of the 19th century, who preferred the clarinet and the horn to the flute for their sound that was both wider and darker, several flautists took over the work of Mendelssohn, from whom they transcribed various works for their instrument.