"Nutcracker" Suite II (Tchaikovsky) - Flute Quartet (4 Flutes)
A selection from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet "The Nutcracker," arranged for flute quartet. This second suite features "Danse Arabe," "Danse Chinoise," "Dance of the Reed Pipes (Mirlitons)," and "Waltz of the Flowers."
The 2nd flute part is mainly written for piccolo, with some passages on flute.
Since the story is set at Christmas, this suite is widely performed throughout Europe during the holiday season (December).
Contents:
Danse Arabe (Arabian Dance)
Danse Chinoise (Chinese Dance)
Dance of the Reed Pipes (Mirlitons)
Waltz of the Flowers
Instrumentation: Flute Quartet (4 Flutes) - 2nd: mainly Piccolo, with some passages on Flute
Difficulty: 5/5 (Advanced)
Estimated playing time: 14'00"
Contents: Full score and 4 part books
Reference Performance: https://youtu.be/gp3BbMsIQdE
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Arranged by Nami Yoshimoto / Flute Ensemble Atelier