By
Felix Mendelssohn
The flute part in Felix Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," composed in 1842, plays a pivotal role in this beloved work. Mendelssohn's overture and incidental music for Shakespeare's play premiered in Potsdam, Germany in 1843, marking a historic moment in the composer's career. The flute passages within the piece are notable for their whimsical and ethereal qualities, adding a touch of magic to the music and making it a sought-after section in flute auditions. Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" stands as a masterpiece of Romantic orchestral composition, and the flute part is a significant element that highlights the composer's ability to evoke enchanting and dreamlike atmospheres.
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by:
Marianne Gedigian
Marianne Gedigian guides us through Mendelssohn’s Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream starting from the essential fundamentals needed to play this excerpt. She gives us tools for articulation, finger connection, and style.
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