Inspiring Flute Duets

Inspiring Flute Duets presents 15 original works commissioned from leading contemporary composers, offering a fresh and expressive addition to the flute duet repertoire.

This vibrant collection ranges from lyrical, reflective dialogues to energetic, rhythm-driven pieces where musical lines weave playfully between the two parts. Several works explore extended techniques in imaginative ways, expanding the flutist’s sound palette.

There are biographies of all the composers at the end of the flute part, as well as notes and helpful performance suggestions.
Free recordings for every piece can be found on YouTube at “theyoungfluteplayer” (no spaces) channel, see the playlist for Inspiring Flute Duets. You can also find the link and further information at  www.allegromusicpublishing.com/flutemusic

Perfect for performance, practice, or simply the joy of playing with a fellow musician, Inspiring Flute Duets invites players into a world of creativity and musical connection—an inspiring journey for flutists and audiences alike.

Level – Intermediate to Advanced

Extended techniques (in 4 of the 15 pieces) include: key taps, spoken word, flutter tonguing, air syllables, pitch bends (slides up/down, dips and double dips). Includes performance directions for these techniques.

Content:
Inner Dialogue (Elena Kats-Chernin)
The Merry Pipers of Boleigh (Jon Raybould)
I Had No Idea We Were Going to Dance (Jim Coyle)
The Sprightly Muse in Soft-Soled Shoes(Danielle Fournier)
Gilded Glades (Wendy Beardall-Norton)
Pebbling (The Emerald Ruby)    
Autumn Light (Emma Greenhill)
Aru Atu, Aru Mai (David Hamilton)
Dance at Forest's Edge (Wesley Stormer)
Passengers in F#m (Christopher Sainsbury)
Serenade for Karya (Greg Harradine)
Staircase Mosaic (Jolin Jiang)
Marco Polo (Merryl Neille)
Spring Rain Over the Ancient Castle (Katrina Penman)
Standing Room (John Shephard)