2 Flutes (A-H)

Imagine a scene of moving water, bird calls, fluttering wings. The expression of the music should be fluid, smooth as water, with the trills, tremolos and flutter tonguing suggesting the sounds and movements of the birds. Originally a flute duet under the title Last Cry of the Wild Herons, in 2008 Ayers added a computer music soundscape and changed the title to reflect the fact that most wild herons aren't critically endangered yet, though if global warming continues unabated, perhaps all birds will be endangered after all. The flute parts include fluttery extended techniques and the recorded soundscape includes sampled herons along with synthesized herons, flutes and voices that morph together.

Though originally composed for flute and violin, this duet is most often performed today by two flutes. It is interesting to note Bach s juxtapositioning of the first movement in E minor with the last two in G Major.

Complete Flute Sonatas of J.S. Bach Volumes 1 and 2 (BWV 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035) contains Bach's wonderful arrangements of the six standard flute sonatas for flute duet arranged by Robert W. Mols. Great for teaching or recitals, and now both volumes have been combined into one. A great addition to any teacher or performers library. Includes score and parts.

Potter surprises with duet arrangements of four Bach classics! Imagine the dense and dark Toccata and Fugue in D Minor played by a pair of flutes, and you begin to see the programming possibilities he re. She also includes the Allegro movement from the Sonata in A Major, the Fugue from Overture in B Minor, and the Fugue in G Minor, all fascinating as flute duets. For flexibility,included is a substitute C flute part for Alto 1 and a substitute bass flute part for Alto 2.