• Movements: (1) allegro gentile (2) presto (3) andante con moto (4) allegro vivace
  
• Composer: MACFARREN, Sir George Alexander (1813 - 1887)
• Instrumentation: flute & piano
• Difficulty Level: advanced [ UK grade 8-9]
• Duration: c. (1)7:30 (2)4:00 (3)5:00 (4)6:40
• Genre: English Romantic
• 979070-8082-87-3

This substantial work for flute is a wonderful addition to the advanced flute player's repertoire. Composed by Macfarren the 'English Mendelssohn', the piano and flute share and discuss the music in true sonata style, with all four movements presenting technical challenges for both players. Macfarren was blind when he composed the work and had to rely upon the services of an amanuensis. The sonata is dedicated to Oluf Svendsen, who probably gave its first performance in London on May 2nd 1883.

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