Description
Gilbert and Sullivan Arias for Two Flutes and Piano
Gilbert and Sullivan Arias for Two Flutes and Piano
Arranged by David Overton
Presented by James Galway (Golden Flute Series)
2 Flutes and Piano
Publisher-Southern Music Company
About
Sir James Galway first came upon Gilbert and Sullivan’s wonderful operettas while playing with Sadler’s Wells Opera orchestra, which later became English National Opera. His fondness for good tunes, with which G&S operettas abound, led to this collection, created with longtime collaborator and arranger David Overton. The Gilbert and Sullivan arrangements are divided into separate albums, as some of the songs are best suited to solo flute and piano, some for two flutes and piano, and some lend themselves to a flute choir.
Contents
- Dance a Cachucha (Gondoliers)
- If we’re weak enough to tarry (Iolanthe)
- None shall part us (Iolanthe)
- We’re called Gondoliers (Gondoliers).
Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842 – 1900) was an English composer. He is best known for his series of operatic collaborations with the dramatist W.S. Gilbert, including such enduring works as H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe and The Mikado. Sullivan composed 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight choral works and oratorios, two ballets, incidental music to several plays, numerous hymns and other church pieces, songs and chamber pieces. The best-known of his hymns and songs include “Onward Christian Soldiers” and “The Lost Chord”.
Sir James Galway-Flautist
Renowned flautist, Sir James Galway has performed worldwide, has 98 albums to his name and has sold 30 million recordings. Throughout his extensive career, he has performed with many of the world’s top orchestras and conductors and toured extensively internationally. Galway has also collaborated on film soundtracks such as The Lord of the Rings and partnered with popular artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell and Sir Elton John.
A native of Northern Ireland, Galway began his flute studies in Belfast. At the age of 16, he was awarded a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, followed by studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Paris Conservatoire. At the age of 21, he embarked on his orchestral career in London’s major opera and symphonic orchestras. He took up the coveted position of solo flautist with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Herbert von Karajan in 1969, before becoming one of the first flautists to establish an international solo career in 1975.
Galway is a strong supporter of the arts and charitable causes and devotes much of his free time to furthering music education, sharing his wisdom and experience with the musical generation of tomorrow.
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