INSPIRING FLUTE DUETS
Looking for flute duets that excite both players and audiences? Inspiring Flute Duets brings you 15 original works commissioned from internationally acclaimed composers, offering vibrant, imaginative music for every occasion — from concerts and competitions to lessons and relaxed music-making.
🎵 15 fresh, original works – commissioned from award-winning composers
🎵 Wide variety of styles – lyrical, playful, reflective, and rhythmically driven
🎵 Creative techniques – explore extended techniques in accessible, musical ways
🎵 Performance-ready – perfect for recitals, festivals, and intermediate/advanced teaching repertoire
🎵 Composer insights – biographies, program notes, and performance suggestions included with the sheet music
🎵 Free professional recordings – hear before you play, every piece performed here
From serene, lyrical conversations between flutes to energetic, rhythm-driven musical exchanges, this collection invites players into a world of creativity and connection. Whether you’re performing on stage, refining your ensemble skills, or simply enjoying music-making with a friend, these duets offer something fresh for every player.
Order your copy today and be among the first to explore this exciting new repertoire!
SPECIFICATIONS:
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Contents: 15 pieces
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Standard: Intermediate and Advanced level
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Extended techniques (in 4 of the 15 pieces): key taps, spoken word, flutter tonguing, air syllables, pitch bends (slides up/down, dips and double dips). Main score has performance directions.
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Size: 3 parts - Main score 88pp, Flute 1 Part 40pp, Flute 2 Part 40pp
REVIEW by Chris Hankin of JUST FLUTES
"Karen North is now a familiar name in the world of flute education and this book is another of her great publications. Pitched at a higher level than her other books, she has commissioned all fifteen duets and what a varied collection of interesting pieces they are. Starting with Inner Dialogue by Elena Kats-Chernin, an upbeat number which includes tremolando, they cover a broad spectrum of musical styles and become increasingly more difficult as the book progresses. There is an imaginative use of extended techniques by many of the composers with flutter tonguing, keys slaps and voice call outs all used to great musical effect. Varying time signatures also add plenty of character. John Shephard's Standing Room is a particular highlight with its driving rhythms, note bends and a 10/16 central section which is really quirky! This is a great buy for anyone who likes something just that bit different and would make an ideal companion to any other more standard volume of duets."
THE COMMISSIONED COMPOSERS
