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Great Flute Duos from the Orchestral Repertoire.(Book Review)
(Excerpts for Principal, Second and Alto Flute auditions), by Jeanne Baxtresser (former principal flute, New York Philharmonic). Theodore Presser Company (588 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), 2002. 87 pp. principal 85 pp. second, 23 pp. alto; $48. Advanced.
Unique, practical, instructive, inspiring ... Great Flute Duos is a valuable contribution to the pedagogical repertoire for flutists. This collection presents excerpts involving close coordination of two flutes from thirty-three orchestral works, from Bach to Brahms to Stravinsky. It is actually three books in one: a first flute book, second flute book and an alto flute book. Oust three excerpts include alto: Daphnis et Chloe, The Planets and The Rite of Spring.)
Jeanne Baxtresser has provided extensive commentary, including historical background, tempo information and practice suggestions for the study of each excerpt. Two of her former orchestral colleagues, Renee Siebert (second flute, New York Philharmonic) and David Cramer (associate principal flute, Philadelphia Orchestra) contributed commentary for the second flute and alto flute books, respectively. Also, essays by all three flutists describe the responsibilities and joys of collaboration within the orchestral flute section, as well as practical advice for audition preparation. For flutists aspiring to orchestra] careers, audition repertoire lists are given for the ...
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