Furstenau, A :: Six Easy Duets op. 137 Book I

Six Easy Duets op. 137 Book I

Furstenau, A

International Music Company presents Furstenau's '6 Easy Duets op. 137' Book 1. This volume contains Duet Nos. 1-3 in parts format with no score included. While the cover of the duets reads 'Flute I', you may rest assured as the Flute II part is indeed included!

'Anton Bernhard Furstenau (born 20 October 1792 in Munster; died 18 November 1852 in Dresden, Germany) was a German flutist and composer. He was the most famous virtuoso in Germany on his instrument and the most important Romantic flutist of the first half of the nineteenth century. His son Moritz Furstenau (1824 1889), whom he later sent to study with Theobald Boehm in Munich, was one of his numerous students. Skeptical as to the technical advancements of the flute, he remained faithful to the nine key flute until his death. Furstenau composed and arranged numerous works, mainly for his instrument. His etudes, often reprinted in England and France, remain used in many classrooms. Through his 147 published works for flute, including twelve solo concertos, many variations, rondos and similar items, as well as duos, trios, a quartet for four flutes and compositions for flute and piano, he created new characteristic literature for his instrument. His music is based on that of his contemporaries, notably Carl Maria von Weber.'

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