Venetian Express, for Solo Flute
In arranging “Venetian Express,” I wanted to create a short version of Briccialdi’s “Carnevale di Venezia, Op. 78” (Carnival of Venice) that could be played unaccompanied (the original requires piano accompaniment).
“Venetian Express” draws on the “Carnival of Venice” theme, a few of the variations and the coda. Approximate run time is 3’30”. I think it is an excellent teaching piece, incorporating many important flute skills (double tonguing, octaves, voicing, etc.). It could also make a nice addition to a flute recital program, or as an encore.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. Abridged version of Giulio Briccialdi’s “Carnevale di Venezia, Op. 78” (Carnival of Venice) arranged for solo (unaccompanied) flute by Lance Suzuki.
Please note that your digital download link will expire 24 hours after the first access.
More from my YouTube Channel
“Whole Step, Half Step” is my newest flute warm-up exercise. Use this practice routine to warm up your tone and improve your finger dexterity.
My new Trial Music for Flute is now available as a free download in three levels of difficulty (Easy, Intermediate, Advanced).
My newest arrangment for flute choir is of Reicha’s Quintet, Op. 88 No. 1. This charming 4-movement piece works well as a flute quintet or expanded into a full flute choir.
"Danse de la chèvre" (Dance of the Goat) was written for solo flute by Arthur Honegger in 1921 as incidental dance music for "La mauvaise pensée" by Sacha Derek.
In this video, I revisit one of my favorite solo flute pieces, Debussy’s “Syrinx.” Written in 1913 as incidental music for the play "Psyché" by Gabriel Mourey, Debussy's "Syrinx" (alternatively titled "La flûte de Pan") evokes the ancient Greek story of Pan and Syrinx.
Here I perform Valerie Coleman’s “Danza de la Mariposa,” a vibrant and beautiful piece for solo flute that evokes musical styles of South America, including Peruvian Yaravi and Argentinean tango.
For this holiday season, I wanted to create a simple and festive arrangment of popular Christmas carols for flute quartet (4 C flutes). “Four Flutes A-Caroling” includes 12 holiday carol arrangments that are easy to play and easy to put together, and should be accessible to many levels of player, including high school students and adult amateurs.
My newest arrangement is of J.S. Bach’s “Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben” from “St. Matthew Passion,” BWV 244.
My newest arrangement for flute choir is “White Sand Christmas,” my take on Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” with a few Hawaiian twists.
My newest arrangement for Solo Flute and Flute Choir of C.P.E. Bach’s Hamburger Sonata in G Major. The video also describes my creation process for new flute choir arrangements like this one.