An die Musik: a lieder album for alto flute and piano

A collection of some of the most beautiful songs by German romantic composers arranged for alto flute and piano. Includes much-loved favourites by the great lieder composers Schubert and Schumann, as well as less well-known gems by Richard Strauss, Hugo Wolf, Alban Berg, Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn. Ideal short concert pieces. These emotionally-charged pieces are perfectly suited to the dark and mellow sound of the alto flute and give scope to players of all standards to explore depths of expression and interpretation.

STANDARD: Intermediate to advanced

INSTRUMENTATION: Alto flute and piano

FORMATS: Print edition / Digital download package containing PDF score and parts PLUS free backing tracks

Download recorded piano backing tracks (audio only) to accompany print edition here.

CONTENTS:

• Fanny Mendlessohn Bergeslust
• Schubert Ständchen
• Clara Schumann Ich stand in dunklen Träumen
• Schubert An die Musik
• Schumann Er, der Herrlichste von allen
• Wolf Verborgenheit
• Berg Die Nachtigall
• Richard Strauss Morgen!
• Schubert Auf dem Wasser zu singen
• Richard Strauss Zueignung

SAMPLE BACKING TRACK: Strauss Zueignung

“Great Transciptions for Alto Flute! Transcribing wonderful songs for the flute is always a good idea, especially if the arrangements are as classy as these. The choice of songs is very appealing too. Schubert and Schumann are perennial favourites, and the addition of songs by Fanny Mendelsshon and Clara Schumann to fly the flag for the women, and Richard Strauss and Alban Berg which are more challenging to interpret, give this volume an extra depth. They are all lovely and work really well for the alto.” Review by Chris Hankin