Compositions by David Popper (1843–1915) Selected etudes from the collection of 40 etudes for violoncello by David Popper (1843 - 1913).
The pieces have been arranged according to the contemporary demands of technique and sound and the range of the modern flute. Edited by Mathias von Brenndorff
RECENSION:
Flöte aktuell / 01-2018
Demanding etudes through the circle of fifths, lines, jumps, changing of registers and the upper range of the flute are asked and the practising player will be rewarded for his effort. What is good for violinsts, can be even better for fluteplayers.
A three parts emotional piece in a tonal tone language. After a calm part in the beginning, the rhythmical pulsating middle part increases to a virtuose climax, before the music - after the recurring calm of the bginning - dies away into nothing. Contemporary techniques are not asked.
The edition includes score and parts for flute and harp separately.
An amusing, 4 minutes piece, throughout with a significant rhythmical bassline, giving room for expressive romantic arrangement especially of the flute part. Integrated in both parts is a Cadenza which will be performed alternativly by the flute or the tuba.