Selection from "Nutcracker" (Tchaikovsky) - Flute Trio (3 Flutes)

A selection from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet "The Nutcracker," featuring "Overture miniature," "Marche," "Danse des Mirlitons," and "Russian Dance (Trepak)," arranged for flute trio.

Since the story is set at Christmas, this suite is widely performed throughout Europe during the holiday season (December).

Each part includes some challenging phrases, so a moderate to advanced level of technique is recommended for all three players. Ossia (alternate) passages are included in a few places for reference.

Reference performance: https://youtu.be/2yOF_2U0LbY

Instrumentation: Flute Trio (3 Flutes)

Difficulty: 5/5 (Advanced)

Estimated playing time: 9'30"

Contents: Score (24 pages), Parts (8-9 pages each)

Highest note: B (3rd octave) in the 1st flute part

Note: The 3rd flute part is recommended on B-foot, but can also be played on C-foot (the sample audio uses C-foot).

Arranged by Nami Yoshimoto / Flute Ensemble Atelier