Mozart – Five Flute Duets

This collection consists of arrangements by Martin Parry of five popular Mozart opera melodies – the Bird Catcher's Song and Papageno's Aria from The Magic Flute, Figaro's Aria from The Marriage of Figaro, Canzonetta from Don Giovanni and The Drunkard's Duet from Il Seraglio.

Review: "Definite worthwhile addition to the flute duet repertoire and especially welcome as they are popular recognisable tunes from Mozart operas which work well on the flute, given the similarities of the flute to the human voice. The arrangements are well done, with both parts written on the same page making it easy for each part to follow and it is nicely set out and easy to read. The parts are also pretty equal with both parts taking the tune. These would suit students from about grade 6-8 and an ideal book to get out for sight-reading practice in their flute lessons." – Dr. Rachel Smith DMA, MA, BMus (Hons), FTCL – November 2014

Review: "These arrangements of five of Mozart's most popular and tuneful opera melodies from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro and others are ideal for introducing a pupil to ensemble playing. For schools, studios and professionals." – New Issues September 1994

Biography

Parry, Martin

Martin Parry began playing the flute at the age of 8 while a chorister of Canterbury Cathedral. He studied with Geoffrey Gilbert in London and Jean-Pierre Rampal in Paris. For over 30 years he has been at the forefront of London's orchestral scene. He was principal flute in the London Philharmonic Orchestra for ten years from 1974, and in 1987 joined the London Symphony Orchestra as sub principal flute. He has broadcast as a soloist and chamber musician both in the UK and abroad.