Flutists and flautists: biography, notable interpretations.
Collection of notable flutists who have made publicly available recordings of the flute repertoire represented on the MASTERING the FLUTE website.
Remarkable flutists
Galway, James
Sir James Galway is an Irish flutist who has established very impressive international career as a solo flute player and often called as “The Man with the Golden Flute” (The New Your Times).
He studied flute with John Francis at the Royal College of Music and with Geoffrey Gilbert at Guildhall School of Music.
During the following 15 years he played in various orchestras, including London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (1969-1975) under Herbert von Karajan. Since 1975 he had a very successful career as a solo flutist, appearing on all prominent concert venues and making numerous recordings, including soundtrack of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
Many composers have written works commissioned by and for him: Malcolm Arnold, John Corigliano, Lowell Liebermann and many others. Sir Galway was knighted in 2001 to be the first wind player ever to receive such honour. Galway is a president of Flutewise, a global charitable organization that supports young flute players.
Debussy C. "La Plus Que Lente" for flute and piano
Kreisler F. "Liebesfreud" (Love's Joy)
Khachaturian A. Waltz from "Masquerade" for flute and piano
Khachaturian A. Sabre Dance from "Gayane" for flute and piano
Khachaturian A. Adagio from "Spartacus" for flute and piano
Handel G.F. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Gossec F.J. Tambourin for flute and piano
Dinicu G. "Hora staccato" for flute and strings
Debussy C. "Reverie" for flute and piano
Kreisler F. "Schön Rosmarin" (Lovely Rosemary)
Rota N. Five Simple Pieces for Flute and Piano
Briccialdi G. Carnival of Venice, Op. 78
Albinoni T.G. Adagio in G Minor
Gounod Ch. "Ave Maria" for flute and piano
Ravel M. Pavane pour une infante défunte
Dvořák A. Sonatina for flute and piano in G Major, Op. 100
Dvořák A. Sonatina for flute and piano in G Major, Op. 100
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in G Minor No. 110 (QV 5:193)
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in D Major "Pour Potsdam" (QV 5:41)
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in D Major "Pour Potsdam" (QV 5:41)
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in D Major "Pour Potsdam" (QV 5:41)
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in G Minor No. 110 (QV 5:193)
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in G Minor No. 110 (QV 5:193)
Dvořák A. Sonatina for flute and piano in G Major, Op. 100
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in C Major No. 188 (QV 5:15)
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in C Major No. 188 (QV 5:15)
Quantz J.J. Concerto for flute in C Major No. 188 (QV 5:15)
Pachelbel J. Canon for flute and piano
Nielsen C. Fantasy Pieces for flute and piano Op. 2
Nielsen C. Fantasy Pieces for flute and piano Op. 2
Mendelssohn F. Scherzo from "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Op. 61/1
Fauré G. Fantasie for flute and piano (Op 79)
Arnold M. Fantasy for solo flute, Op. 89
Arnold M. Concerto No 1 for Flute and Strings, Op. 45
Arnold M. Concerto No 1 for Flute and Strings, Op. 45
Arnold M. Concerto No 1 for Flute and Strings, Op. 45
Widor C. Suite for flute and piano, Op. 34
Widor C. Suite for flute and piano, Op. 34
Widor C. Suite for flute and piano, Op. 34
Widor C. Suite for flute and piano, Op. 34
Arnold M. Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 121
Doppler F. Fantasie Pastorale Hongroise for flute and piano Op.26
Chopin F. Variations on theme by Rossini for flute and piano in E Major (B.9, Op A1, No 5)
Chaminade C. Concertino for flute and piano in D Major, Op. 107
Mozart W.A. Rondo for flute and orchestra in D Major (K 373)
Beethoven L. Sonata for flute and piano in B-flat Major
Beethoven L. Sonata for flute and piano in B-flat Major
Beethoven L. Sonata for flute and piano in B-flat Major
Mower M. Sonata Latino for flute and piano
Dvořák A. Sonatina for flute and piano in G Major, Op. 100
Paganini N. Perpetuum mobile for flute and piano, Op. 11
Liebermann L. Concerto for solo flute and Orchestra, Op. 39
Liebermann L. Concerto for solo flute and Orchestra, Op. 39
Liebermann L. Concerto for solo flute and Orchestra, Op. 39
Mower M. Sonata Latino for flute and piano
Mower M. Sonata Latino for flute and piano
Beethoven L. Sonata for flute and piano in B-flat Major
Gaubert P. Nocturne and Allegro Scherzando for flute and piano in D-flat Major
Feld J. Sonata for flute and piano
Arnold M. Sonatina for Flute and Piano, Op. 19
Arnold M. Sonatina for Flute and Piano, Op. 19
Arnold M. Sonatina for Flute and Piano, Op. 19