As one of the oldest musical instruments in the world, the flute has played a significant role in classical music for centuries. From its humble beginnings as a primitive wooden instrument to the modern silver flute, the flute has evolved over time to become an integral part of classical music. In this article, we will deeply dive into the world of classical flute repertoire, exploring its history, evolution, and the top works that define this genre. Below is a classical flute repertoire list:
| Title | Composer | Instruments |
| Adagio from Sonata No. 3 in G major, Op. 10, No. 3 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Adagio from Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 10, No. 1 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Adagio from Sonata No. 6 in D major, Op. 10, No. 6 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Adagio from Sonata No. 2 in C major, Op. 10, No. 2 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Air No. 1 in G major from Twelve Airs as Solos, Op. 23 | T. Monzani | Flute & basso continuo |
| Air No. 2 in F major from Twelve Airs as Solos, Op. 23 | T. Monzani | Flute & basso continuo |
| Air No. 3 in C major from Twelve Airs as Solos, Op. 23 | T. Monzani | Flute & basso continuo |
| Air No. 4 in D major from Twelve Airs as Solos, Op. 23 | T. Monzani | Flute & basso continuo |
| Air No. 5 in B-flat major from Twelve Airs as Solos, Op. 23 | T. Monzani | Flute & basso continuo |
| Air No. 6 in E major from Twelve Airs as Solos, Op. 23 | T. Monzani | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegretto from Flute Sonata No. 1 in G major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Flute Sonata No. 2 in C major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 5 in G major, Op. 10, No. 5 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 3 in G major, Op. 10, No. 3 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 6 in D major, Op. 10, No. 6 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Flute Sonata No. 1 in G major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 10, No. 1 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Flute Sonata No. 6 in D major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Flute Sonata No. 3 in G major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 6 in D major, Op. 10, No. 6 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 4 in A major, Op. 10, No. 4 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 2 in C major, Op. 10, No. 2 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Allegro ma non troppo from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 6 in E minor | F. Devienne | Flute & basso continuo |
| Andante from Sonata No. 4 in A major, Op. 10, No. 4 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Andante from Sonata No. 5 in G major, Op. 10, No. 5 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Andante from Flute Sonata No. 4 in G minor | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Andante from Flute Sonata No. 2 in C major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Andante non molto from Flute Sonata No. 6 in D major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Andantino from Flute Sonata No. 5 in F major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Cantabile from Flute Sonata No. 3 in G major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Giga from Flute Sonata No. 4 in G minor | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Grave from Flute Sonata No. 4 in G minor | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Largo e Cantabile from Flute Sonata No. 1 in G major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Menuetto from Sonata No. 5 in G major, Op. 10, No. 5 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Menuetto con Variazione from Sonata No. 4 in A major, Op. 10, No. 4 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Menuetto con Variazioni from Sonata No. 3 in G major, Op. 10, No. 3 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Minuetto from Sonata No. 2 in C major, Op. 10, No. 2 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Minuetto from Flute Sonata No. 2 in C major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Minuetto con variazioni from Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 10, No. 1 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Presto from Flute Sonata No. 5 in F major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Presto from Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 10, No. 1 | J.B. Wanhal | Flute & basso continuo |
| Rondo from Flute Sonata No. 3 in G major | G. Sarti | Flute & basso continuo |
| Liksom en Herdinna, högtids klädd from Fredmans epistlar | C.M. Bellman | Flute & Chords |
| Passa calle from La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid, Op. 30, No.6 / G.324 | L. Boccherini | Flute & Chords |
| Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice | C.W. Gluck | Flute & Harp |
| Récit de flûte from Messe Royale de Dumont | J.-J. Beauvarlet-Charpentier | Flute & Organ |
| Récit de flûte from Opus perigisti – Himne pour le jour de l’Ascension | J.-J. Beauvarlet-Charpentier | Flute & Organ |
| Adagio from Divertimento No. 3, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Adagio from Divertimento No. 1, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Adagio from Divertimento No. 5, K. Anh. 229 / K. 479b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Adagio from Divertimento No. 5, K. Anh. 229 / K. 479b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Adagio from Divertimento No. 4, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Adagio con espressione from Trois Grands Solos, No. 1, Op. 57, No. 1 | F. Kuhlau | Flute & Piano |
| Allegretto from Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 | L. van Beethoven | Flute & Piano |
| Allegro from Divertimento No. 2, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Allegro from Divertimento No. 3, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 5 in C major for violin or flute, K. 14 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Allegro from Divertimento No. 4, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Allegro from Divertimento No. 1, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Allegro from Sonata No. 5 in C major for violin or flute, K. 14 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Allegro con gusto from Trois Grands Solos, No. 1, Op. 57, No. 1 | F. Kuhlau | Flute & Piano |
| Andante from Sonata for Flute and Piano in D major, Op. 50, Mvmt. 2 | J.N. Hummel | Flute & Piano |
| Andante in C major K. 315 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Andante non troppo moderato from Flute Concerto in G, Op. 29, Mvmt. 2 | C. Stamitz | Flute & Piano |
| Ave verum corpus K. 618 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Caro mio ben | T. Giordani | Flute & Piano |
| Deutschlandlied | F.J. Haydn | Flute & Piano |
| Die Zufriedenheit K. 349/367a | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Dieu d’amour from Les mariages samnites | A. Grétry | Flute & Piano |
| Ecossaise in G major WoO 23 | L. van Beethoven | Flute & Piano |
| Larghetto from Divertimento No. 4, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Larghetto from Divertimento No. 2, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| March of the Priests from Alceste | C.W. Gluck | Flute & Piano |
| Märk hur vår skugga from Fredmans epistlar | C.M. Bellman | Flute & Piano |
| Menuet of Mr. Duport | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 5, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 1, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 3, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 2, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 2, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 3, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 4, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto from Divertimento No. 1, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Menuetto I and II from Sonata No. 5 in C major for violin or flute, K. 14 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Nel cor più non mi sento from La molinara | G. Paisiello | Flute & Piano |
| O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Plaisir d’amour | J.P. Martini | Flute & Piano |
| Polonaise from Divertimento No. 5, K. Anh. 229 / K. 479b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Queen of the Night Aria from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Romanze from Divertimento No. 5, K. Anh. 229 / K. 479b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Rondo from Divertimento No. 2, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Rondo from Divertimento No. 4, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Rondo from Divertimento No. 3, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Rondo from Divertimento No. 1, K. Anh. 229 / K. 439b | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Schlafe, mein Prinzchen, schlaf’ ein K. 350 | B. Flies | Flute & Piano |
| Tambourin | F.-J. Gossec | Flute & Piano |
| Un moto di gioia mi sento from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 579 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Piano |
| Adagio from Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major, K. 285 | W.A. Mozart | Flute & Strings |
| Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 in D minor “Chorale”, Op. 125 | L. van Beethoven | Flute choir |
| Ach, ich fühl’s, es ist verschwunden from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Adagio from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 3 in D major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Adagio from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 2 in C major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Adagio from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Adagio from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 5 in A major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Adagio from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 1 in G major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Ah ! Quel plaisir d’être soldat from La dame blanche | F.-A. Boieldieu | Flute duet |
| Air from the Overture from La dame blanche | F.-A. Boieldieu | Flute duet |
| Allegretto from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 1 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 1 in G major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Tre duetti concertanti per due flauti, No. 1 | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 3 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 3 in D major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Allegro from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 5 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Piano Sonata No. 16, K. 545, Mvmt. 1 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 2 in C major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 6 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro alla Polonese from Fantasia per Flauto Solo con accompagnamento di secondo Flauto o Violino | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| Allegro con brio from Flute Duo in G major, WoO 26 | L. van Beethoven | Flute duet |
| Allegro con espressione from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 6 in E minor | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro con espressione from Three Duets, Op. 10, No. 1, Op. 10, No. 1 | F. Kuhlau | Flute duet |
| Allegro con spiritoso from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 5 in A major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro maestoso from Tre duetti concertanti per due flauti, No. 1 | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| Allegro moderato from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 2 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro moderato from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 4 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Allegro poco vivace from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 4 in F major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Alles fühlt der Liebe Freuden from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Andante from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Andante from Fantasia per Flauto Solo con accompagnamento di secondo Flauto o Violino | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| Andante from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Andante alla Siciliana from Tre duetti concertanti per due flauti, No. 1 | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| Andante mosso from Fantasia per Flauto Solo con accompagnamento di secondo Flauto o Violino | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| Araby’s Daughter | G. Kiallmark | Flute duet |
| Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Bewahret euch vor Weibertücken from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Che farò senza Euridice? from Orfeo ed Euridice | C.W. Gluck | Flute duet |
| Che soave zeffiretto from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Choeur des montagnards from La dame blanche | F.-A. Boieldieu | Flute duet |
| Cinque, dieci from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Das klinget so herrlich from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Deh vieni, non tardar from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Der Spiegel from 4 Spiegelkanons, K. Anh. 10.16 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Dieu d’amour from Les mariages samnites | A. Grétry | Flute duet |
| Du feines Täubchen, nur herein from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 1 in C major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 1 in D major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 1 in D major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 1 in G major from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 1 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 10 in A major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 10 in F major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 10 in G major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 11 in C major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 11 in C major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 11 in F-sharp minor from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 12 in A major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 12 in D major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 12 in D major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 13 in F major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 13 in F major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 14 in B minor from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 14 in D minor from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 15 in D major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 15 in F major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 16 in B-flat major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 16 in G major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 17 in D major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 17 in G minor from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 18 in B-flat major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 18 in G major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 19 in F major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 2 in A minor from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 2 in D major from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 2 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 2 in D major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 2 in D minor from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 20 in D minor from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 21 in F major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 22 in G major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 23 in D major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 24 in G major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 3 in C major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 3 in D major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 3 in G major from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 3 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 3 in G major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 4 in D major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 4 in G major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 4 in G major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 4, Allegro from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 4, Mvmt. 1 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 4, Romance from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 4, Mvmt. 2 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 4, Un poco presto from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 4, Mvmt. 3 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 5 in E minor from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 5 in E minor from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 5 in G major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 5, Allegro from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 5, Mvmt. 3 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 5, Andante from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 5, Mvmt. 1 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 5, Menuetto from Duets, Op. 27, Op. 27, No. 5, Mvmt. 2 | C. Stamitz | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 6 in D major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 6 in G major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 6 in G major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 7 in C major from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 7 in D major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 7 in G major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 8 in A minor from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 8 in B minor from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 8 in G major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 9 in A minor from 24 Duos faciles | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 9 in D major from 12 Divertimentos | G. von Holst | Flute duet |
| Duet No. 9 in D major from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – 18 Duos | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Finale from Three Duos for Two Flutes, Op. 62, No. 2 | A. Romberg | Flute duet |
| Giovani liete from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Grazioso con Variazione from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 4 in F major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Hope Told a Flattering Tale | G. Paisiello | Flute duet |
| Hummel’s Waltz | J.N. Hummel | Flute duet |
| In diesen heil’gen Hallen from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| L’amour est un enfant trompeur | J.P. Martini | Flute duet |
| L’ho perduta, me meschina! from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Lamentabile from Flute Duet No. 4 in F major, F. 57 | W.F. Bach | Flute duet |
| Larghetto from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Larghetto from Fantasia per Flauto Solo con accompagnamento di secondo Flauto o Violino | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| Largo from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 6 in E minor | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Largo from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 4 in F major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Laurette from Le petit chaperon rouge | F.-A. Boieldieu | Flute duet |
| Leonore | J. Weigl | Flute duet |
| Love in Thine Eyes Op. 13, No. 7 | W. Jackson | Flute duet |
| March from La dame blanche | F.-A. Boieldieu | Flute duet |
| Marche des Marseillois | G. Cambini | Flute duet |
| Marsch der Priester from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Menuetto from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Menuetto from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Menuetto from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Menuetto from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Military Movement from Symphony No. 100 | F.J. Haydn | Flute duet |
| Minuetto from Flute Duo in G major, WoO 26 | L. van Beethoven | Flute duet |
| Minuetto from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 2 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Minuetto from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 5 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Non più andrai from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Non so più cosa son from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| O Isis und Osiris from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Oft in the Stilly Night | J. Stevenson | Flute duet |
| Oh! Thou Wert Born to Please Me | G.B. Martini | Flute duet |
| Overture from The Impresario, K. 486 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Pa, pa, pa from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Pauvre dame Marguerite from La dame blanche | F.-A. Boieldieu | Flute duet |
| Piece for Musical Clock No. 3 from Five Pieces for Mechanical Clock or Flute, WoO 33 | L. van Beethoven | Flute duet |
| Polonaise from 12 Horn Duos, K. 487 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Porgi, amor from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Presto from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 3 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Ricevete, o padroncina from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Rondeau from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 3 in D major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Rondeau from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 2 in C major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Rondeau from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 1 in G major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Rondeau from Nouvelle Méthode pour la flûte – Sonata No. 5 in A major | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Rondo from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 1 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Rondo from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 6 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Se a caso Madama from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Seid uns zum zweiten Mal wilkommen from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Soll ich dich, Teurer, nicht mehr seh’n? from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Tema con variazione from Six Duos pour Deux Flûtes, No. 4 | F. Devienne | Flute duet |
| Tempo di Minuetto from Fantasia per Flauto Solo con accompagnamento di secondo Flauto o Violino | S. Mercadante | Flute duet |
| The Carrier Pigeon | P.K. Moran | Flute duet |
| The Sea | S. von Neukomm | Flute duet |
| The Woodpecker | M. Kelly | Flute duet |
| Time Has Not Thinn’d My Flowing Hair from 12 Canzonets, Op. 9, No. 1 | W. Jackson | Flute duet |
| Via resti servita from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Voi, che sapete from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| Von Weber’s Last Waltz from Danses brillantes, Op. 26, No. 5 | C. Gottlieb Reissiger | Flute duet |
| Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute duet |
| German Dance No. 3 from 12 German Dances, WoO 8 | L. van Beethoven | Flute quartet |
| Lacrimosa from Requiem in D minor, K. 626 | W.A. Mozart | Flute quartet |
| Adagio from Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major | F. Devienne | Flute solo |
| Allegretto from Partita No. 2 in G major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Allegrezza from Partita No. 3 in F major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Allegro from Partita No. 6 in C major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, Mvmt. 1 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Allegro from Sonata for Solo Flute in A minor, Wq.132 / H.564, Mvmt. 3 | C.P.E. Bach | Flute solo |
| Allegro from Sonata for Solo Flute in A minor, Wq.132 / H.564, Mvmt. 2 | C.P.E. Bach | Flute solo |
| Allegro assai from Partita No. 4 in A major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Allegro assai from Partita No. 1 in D major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Allegro assai from Partita No. 5 in E minor | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Allegro moderato from Partita No. 1 in D major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Allegro moderato from Partita No. 4 in A major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Andante from Partita No. 1 in D major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Andante from Partita No. 3 in F major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Andante molto from Partita No. 6 in C major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Arioso from Partita No. 2 in G major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 1 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 1 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 1 in E minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 10 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 10 in F-sharp minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 11 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 11 in E major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 12 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 12 in C-sharp minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 13 in A minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 14 in C major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 15 in D minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 16 in F major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 17 in G minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 18 in B-flat major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 19 in C minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 2 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 2 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 2 in E minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 20 in E-flat major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 3 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 3 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 3 in G major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 4 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 4 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 4 in G major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 5 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 5 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 5 in D major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 6 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 6 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 6 in D major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 7 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 7 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 7 in B minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 8 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 8 from 8 Caprices | A. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 8 in B minor from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 9 from L’art de la flûte traversière | C. de Lusse | Flute solo |
| Caprice No. 9 in A major from 20 Capricci | S. Mercadante | Flute solo |
| Gavotte | F.-J. Gossec | Flute solo |
| Gavotte from Paride ed Elena, Wq. 39 | C.W. Gluck | Flute solo |
| Grazioso from Partita No. 4 in A major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Largo from Partita No. 5 in E minor | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Little Serenade | F.J. Haydn | Flute solo |
| Menuet con Variazioni from Partita No. 5 in E minor | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Menuets from Partita No. 1 in D major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Menuets from Partita No. 4 in A major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Menuets from Partita No. 6 in C major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Menuets from Partita No. 2 in G major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Menuets from Partita No. 3 in F major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Menuetto from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, Mvmt. 3 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Minuet from String Quintet in E major, Op. 11/5, G.275 | L. Boccherini | Flute solo |
| Minuet No. 2 in G major from 6 Minuets, WoO 10, No. 2 | L. van Beethoven | Flute solo |
| Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 in D minor “Chorale”, Op. 125 | L. van Beethoven | Flute solo |
| Overture from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Papageno’s Aria from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Poco adagio from Sonata for Solo Flute in A minor, Wq.132 / H.564, Mvmt. 1 | C.P.E. Bach | Flute solo |
| Polonaise from Partita No. 3 in F major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Polonaise from Partita No. 2 in G major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Polonaise from Partita No. 1 in D major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Polonaise from Partita No. 4 in A major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Polonaise from Partita No. 6 in C major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Presto from Partita No. 2 in G major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Romanze from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, Mvmt. 2 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Rondo from Sonatina No. 5 in G major, Op. 36, No. 5 | M. Clementi | Flute solo |
| Rondo from Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in B-flat major | C. Stamitz | Flute solo |
| Rondo from Flute Concerto No. 3 in G major, C22/K3:13 | A. Rosetti | Flute solo |
| Rondò from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, Mvmt. 4 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Rondo from Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major | F. Devienne | Flute solo |
| Serenade from String Quartet in F major, Op. 3, No. 5, Mvmt. 2 | R. Hoffstetter | Flute solo |
| Siciliano | L. Granom | Flute solo |
| Sonatina in G major Anh. 5, No. 1 | L. van Beethoven | Flute solo |
| Study No, 7 in G major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 1 in C major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 1 in D major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 10 in E minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 10 in E minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 11 in E-flat major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 11 in F-sharp minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 12 in E major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 12 in E-flat minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 13 in A-flat major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 13 in F major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 14 in A minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 14 in F minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 15 in F-sharp major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 15 in G major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 16 in F-sharp minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 17 in D major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 17 in G major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 18 in G major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 18 in G minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 19 in C-sharp minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 19 in G-flat major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 2 in C minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 2 in G major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 20 in G-sharp minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 21 in A major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 21 in E-flat major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 22 in A minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 22 in C minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 23 in A-flat major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 23 in F minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 24 in A-flat minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 24 in C major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 25 in B-flat major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 25 in G major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 26 in B minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 26 in E minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 27 in B major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 27 in D major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 28 in B minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 28 in B-flat minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 29 in A major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 3 in B minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 3 in C-sharp major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 30 in A minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 31 in E major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 32 in D-flat major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 4 in C major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 4 in C-sharp minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 5 in D major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 5 in F major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 6 in D minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 6 in G minor from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 7 in D-flat major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 8 in B-flat major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 8 in D-sharp minor from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Study No. 9 in A major from 32 Etudes amusantes et instructives, Op. 129 | C. Kummer | Flute solo |
| Study No. 9 in E major from Studi per il flauto | N. Dôthel | Flute solo |
| Symphony No. 25 K. 183 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Symphony No. 40 K. 550 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 | L. van Beethoven | Flute solo |
| Tema con variazioni from Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K. 361 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| The Bird Catcher’s Aria from The Magic Flute, K. 620 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Turkish March from The Ruins of Athens, Op. 113 | L. van Beethoven | Flute solo |
| Turkish Rondo from Piano Sonata No. 11, K. 331, Mvmt. 3 | W.A. Mozart | Flute solo |
| Un poco allegro from Partita No. 3 in F major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Un poco Presto from Partita No. 6 in C major | J.G. Tromlitz | Flute solo |
| Yorckscher Marsch WoO 18 | L. van Beethoven | Flute solo |
| Adagio from Flute Trio No. 3 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Allegro from Flute Trio No. 2 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Allegro from Flute Trio No. 1 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Allegro from Flute Trio No. 3 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Allegro from Flute Trio No. 1 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Allegro from Flute Trio No. 2 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Andante from Flute Trio No. 2 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Andante from Symphony No. 53, “L’Impériale” | F.J. Haydn | Flute trio |
| German Dance No. 1 from Three German Dances, K. 605, No. 1 | W.A. Mozart | Flute trio |
| German Dance No. 2 from Three German Dances, K. 605, No. 2 | W.A. Mozart | Flute trio |
| Glorious Apollo | S. Webbe | Flute trio |
| Hark the Goddess Diana | R. Spofforth | Flute trio |
| Largo from Flute Trio No. 1 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Menuet from Flute Trio No. 1 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Menuet from Flute Trio No. 3 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Menuet from Flute Trio No. 2 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
| Menuetto No. 1 from Deux Thèmes variés et 12 Menuets, Op. 11, No. 1 | F. Sor | Flute trio |
| Menuetto No. 5 from Deux Thèmes variés et 12 Menuets, Op. 11 | F. Sor | Flute trio |
| Minuet from Don Giovanni, K. 527 | W.A. Mozart | Flute trio |
| Overture from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 | W.A. Mozart | Flute trio |
| Overture from Così fan tutte, K. 588 | W.A. Mozart | Flute trio |
| The Laughing Trio | G.B. Martini | Flute trio |
| The Sleigh Ride from Three German Dances, K. 605, No.3 | W.A. Mozart | Flute trio |
| The White Lady from La dame blanche | F.-A. Boieldieu | Flute trio |
| Vivace from Flute Trio No. 3 | J. Scherer | Flute trio |
History and Evolution of Classical Flute Repertoire
The history of classical flute repertoire can be traced back to the Baroque period, when composers like Bach and Handel first started using the flute in their orchestral works. During this time, the flute was mostly used as a solo instrument or to complement other instruments like the harpsichord and violin.
However, it was during the Classical period that the flute truly came into its own as a solo instrument. Composers like Mozart and Haydn wrote some of their most memorable works for the flute, including Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 1 and Haydn’s Flute Trio in D Major.
The Romantic period saw a further expansion of the flute’s repertoire, with composers like Schubert and Chopin incorporating the instrument into their compositions. This period also saw the rise of virtuoso flutists like Theobald Boehm, who developed the modern silver flute that is still used today.
The 20th century saw a renewed interest in the flute, with composers like Debussy and Ravel incorporating the instrument into their impressionistic works. This period also saw the emergence of new techniques and extended techniques for the flute, such as multiphonics and flutter-tonguing.
The Top Works in Classical Flute Repertoire
- J.S. Bach – Suite in B Minor for Flute and Strings – This suite is one of Bach’s most famous works for the flute and is renowned for its technical difficulty and beautiful melodies.
- Mozart – Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major – Mozart’s first flute concerto is one of the most famous works for the flute and showcases the instrument’s versatility and range.
- Claude Debussy – Syrinx – This short solo piece for the flute is one of Debussy’s most famous works and is known for its evocative and mysterious atmosphere.
- Sergei Prokofiev – Sonata for Flute and Piano – This sonata is one of Prokofiev’s most challenging works and is known for its complex rhythms and virtuosic flourishes.
- Bohuslav Martinu – First Sonata for Flute and Piano – This sonata is a lesser-known work but is highly regarded for its inventive harmonies and colorful textures.
- Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Flute Concerto in D Minor – This concerto is one of the most famous works by J.S. Bach’s son and is known for its lyrical melodies and virtuosic cadenzas.
- Franz Schubert – Introduction and Variations on Trockne Blumen – This piece for flute and piano is based on a theme from Schubert’s song cycle “Die schöne Müllerin” and is known for its beautiful variations and expressive melodies.
- Gabriel Fauré – Fantaisie for Flute and Piano – This piece is one of Fauré’s most popular works and is known for its fluid melodies and lush harmonies.
- Georges Bizet – Carmen Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra – This virtuosic showpiece is based on themes from Bizet’s famous opera “Carmen” and is known for its dazzling technical passages and fiery rhythms.
- Jules Mouquet – La Flûte de Pan – This work is one of Mouquet’s most famous pieces and is inspired by the Greek myth of the god Pan. It features lush harmonies and expressive melodies that showcase the flute’s lyrical capabilities.
- Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Flute and Piano – This sonata is one of Poulenc’s most famous works and is known for its light-hearted and whimsical style. It features playful melodies and intricate rhythms that challenge the performer’s technical abilities.
- Gioachino Rossini – Introduction, Theme, and Variations for Flute and Orchestra – This work is one of Rossini’s most famous pieces for the flute and is known for its virtuosic passages and catchy melodies.
- Carl Reinecke – Undine Sonata for Flute and Piano – This sonata is one of Reinecke’s most famous works and is named after the mythological water nymph Undine. It features beautiful melodies and lush harmonies that showcase the flute’s expressive capabilities.
- Paul Hindemith – Sonata for Flute and Piano – This sonata is one of Hindemith’s most famous works and is known for its intricate rhythms and challenging technical passages. It features a blend of classical and modernist styles that make it a unique addition to the flute repertoire.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Flute Quartets – These works are some of Mozart’s most famous chamber pieces and are known for their elegant melodies and refined textures. They feature a combination of flute, violin, viola, and cello that create a rich and sonorous sound.
Conclusion
The classical flute repertoire is a rich and diverse collection of works that spans centuries of music history. From Bach to Hindemith, these works showcase the flute’s versatility, expressiveness, and technical abilities. Whether you are a flautist, a classical music enthusiast, or simply curious about the history of the flute in classical music, exploring this repertoire is a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
