(Artist Books). This inspiring collection of seasonal music tells the tale of the men and women who braved a rough ocean crossing to come to America from Northern Ireland, full of hope and strength. Includes a wide range of music from spirited jigs to touching melodies, arranged for flute and piano with a separate pull-out section for the flutist.
Who better to write an authoritative yet fascinating introduction to flute playing than James Galway whose glittering career extends from principal flute in the Berlin Philharmonic to the top of the international pop music charts? His unique advice and experience is brought to bear on the problems and techniques of learning, practicing and playing - in solo, ensemble, at home, in concert and in the recording studio.
A compilation of the selected editions by flautist, James Galway. Includes music by Beethoven, Griffes, Mozart, Vivaldi, and more. Contents - Bach - Bourée I and II, Polonaise and Double from Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067; Beethoven - Minuet in G Major from Six Minuets, WoO 10, No. 2; Borne - Fantasie Brillante, on themes from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet; Gossec - Gavotte in D Major; Gounod - Ave Maria, adapted from the first prelude of J.S. Bach; Griffes - Poem; Hasse - Tambourin; Haydn - Serenade from String Quartet in F Major, Op. 3, No. 5; Marais - Le Basque from Book Four of Pieces for Viol; Mozart - Allegro maestoso from Concerto in G Major, K. 313; Allegro aperto from Concerto in D Major, K. 314; Reinecke - Allegro from Sonata (Undine), Op. 167; Vivaldi - Allegro from Violin Concerto in E Major 'La Primavera', Op. 8, No. 1; Irish Tune from County Derry; Belfast Hornpipe.