Charming!!

Dear Flutelovers,

Sometimes you just need to be charmed!!

I've just discovered this lovely arrangement of a Shostakovich Waltz (from the Ballet Suite No. 1) by flutist Paolo Taballione (video):

It's so great to hear someone do an encore arrangement of this for flute and piano!

 For those not familiar with the work it is The Waltz, "The Music Box" from Shostakovich's Ballet Suite No.1.  (page 19 of this score online).

Here's the original orchestration which is marvellous and unforgettable! (video)

And while we're on the topic of charming piccolo inclusive pieces that we dream of playing, what about the first two miniature movements of this charming piece of music below?

It's called Tveitt's 100 Hardanger Tunes op. 151. Ready to get dreamy with a piccolo?  Take a listen to the piccolo and other woods in the first five minutes; first otherworldly floating for three minutes, and then actual goblins (at 3:40). Fantastic! (video): 

 Do feel free to comment below if you can direct us to more great arrangements of good flutey works. It's so great to hear new arrangements of these done with such colour. Can't wait to hear someone arrange the Tveitt (read more about this composer here)!

Best, and enjoy the eclectic listening!

Jen