Classical Music | Music for Flute

Recorded on 01/29/2008, uploaded on 01/08/2009

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Duo for Flute and Piano                      Aaron Copland     

Flowing;    Poetic, somewhat mournful;   Lively with bounce

Aaron Copland's Duo for Flute and Piano was commissioned from a group of students and friends of William Kincaid (1895-1967), who was solo flutist of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1921-1960. The work was completed in 1971 and is dedicated to his memory. Copland explains his concept of the work: "Almost by definition (the Duo) would have to be a lyrical piece, for what can you do with a flute in an extended form that wouldn't emphasize its songful nature? Of course you could write fancy effects for a while, but to my mind, lyricism seems built into the flute."      Martha Councell

Courtesy of International Music Foundation.