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VARIATIONS ON THE WILLOW TREE Lower intermediate level, ALRY, See publisher for price*.
This is a set of four variations on the beautiful, but little known English folk song. The work begins and ends with a statement of the actual folk song melody. The Willow Tree is a tragic song of lost love. The last verse reads:
I once had gold and silver, I thought I had a true friend. My wealth is lost, my friend is false, my love hath he stolen from me, While here I lie alone to die beneath the willow tree.
A TOUCH O'CAROLAN 6 minutes Intermediate ALRY Score and parts CD $5 A medley of four tunes of various styles, by the Eighteenth Century Irish harpist Turlough Carolan, freely arranged for flute and guitar. The tunes are:
A fun piece of traditional Irish "folk music" with just a hint of Baroque influence. The songs were arranged from the original melodies, which were written without any harmonies. Mr. Baxter added the harmonies, counterpoint and ornamentation while trying to keep as close as possible to the original melodies. The melodies are spread between the two instruments. This work has received high praise from Flutar, one of the premier flute and guitar duos in the world.
Moszkowski - Three Spanish Dances, Arranged for Flute and Guitar, CD $5 9 Minutes Intermediate to Upper Intermediate Mel Bay Publications availible in 2006 Three light, melodic dances from the Opus 12 dances for piano by the German composer (1854-1924)
Tchaikovsky - June, Arranged for Flute and Guitar 4 minutes Intermediate ALRY Publications This is an arrangement June from The Seasons (sometimes called The Months) for Piano by Tchaikovsky.
La Nostalgie 3½ minutes, lower intermediate level. ALRY Publications. (Check with the publisher for the price.) CD $5. La Nostalgie is a simple tune based on two Jewish folk songs (Tumbalalyka and Dundai). Although the original folk songs are generally played rather fast, the mood portrayed here is one of sadness and nostalgia. To achieve that mood, La Nostalgie should not be played too quickly. This is a light piece that is perfect for student performers, but there is enough depth here to interest professionals as well.
The Silver Run 9 minutes, upper intermediate level, ALRY Publications. CD $5* The Silver Run is a two-movement work in the neo-romantic style. The first movement, in ternary form, begins with a lyrical chromatic melody that is the centerpiece of this movement. The middle section develops a transitional motive from the first section. The second movement, also in ternary form, is rather upbeat. The first of the two primary themes is lyrical, but active. The second is more rhythmic and chromatic. This is a substantial and fun composition that is sure to be a hit at recitals.
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