Tchaikovsky, P. - Scene for 3 flutes - Digital Download *Online Audio The piece was commissioned by

The piece was commissioned by the Bowral Autumn Music Festival 2023 and expertly premiered by Sally Walker (flute) and Vivian Choi Milton (piano)

A romantic

" Jean Ritter

optional subcontrabass in G

All parts get a chance for a tune with the Alto taking the lead in the verse and the flutes leading the rousing refrain

Tchaikovsky, P. - Scene for 3 flutes - Digital Download *Online Audio The piece was commissioned byfrom Swan Lake This is the 'Swan Theme', (originally the famous oboe solo) from Tchaikovsky's well loved ballet, as the hero Siegfried first sees the swan Odette (who is of course really a princess), and the two fall in love. The melody is shared here between the first two flutes, and later passed on to the third as the dramatic tension rises. Grading: 7 to 9 Duration: 2'20 Composer: Tchaikovsky, P. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Flute Trio: 3