If you are a flute player looking for opportunities to expand your musical horizons, chamber music may be just the thing for you. Chamber music is a genre of classical music that involves small ensembles of musicians, typically between two and nine performers. Flute chamber music repertoire is a vast and diverse world, encompassing everything from the Baroque era to contemporary works. In this article, we will explore the beauty and intricacy of flute chamber music repertoire and its significance in a collaborative performance.
Flute Chamber Music Repertoire List
Below is a list of flute chamber music repertoire;
| Title | Composer | Instrumentation |
| 2 Flute Concerti, Op.37 | Cambini, Giuseppe Maria | flute & chamber orchestra |
| 3 Flute Concertos, Op.2 | Klöffler, Johann Friedrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| 3 Flute Concertos, Op.3 | Campagnoli, Bartolomeo | flute & chamber orchestra |
| 3 Flute Concertos, Op.4 | Benda, Friedrich Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| 6 Flute Concerti | Rosetti, Antonio | flute & chamber orchestra |
| 6 Flute Concertos, Op.1 | Klöffler, Johann Friedrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| 6 Flute Concertos, Op.11 | Naudot, Jacques-Christophe | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Adagio e Rondo | Conradi, August | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Air varié brillant, Op.98 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Alla polacca | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Ame de dentelles | Marcoux, Jean-François | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Andante cantabile, Op.60a | Hollaender, Gustav | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Andante in C major, K.315/285e | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Ballabile di Concerto, Op.15 | Briccialdi, Giulio | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Ballade | Périlhou, Albert | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Ballade et danse des sylphes, Op.5 | Andersen, Joachim | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Ballade, Op.288 | Reinecke, Carl | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Bansuri Concerto ‘La sève de la terre’ | Marcoux, Jean-François | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Bansuri Concerto ‘Voix invisibles des Pyrénées’ | Marcoux, Jean-François | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Breathing through the Grass | Beischer-Matyó, Tamás | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Capriccio, Op.32 | Kempter, Lothar | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Casual Music for Orchestra No.27 | Li, Cheng-Shiun | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Casual Music for Orchestra No.5 | Li, Cheng-Shiun | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Ce qui enlace les âmes | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| C’est là que git la vrai force | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Columbus, Op.132 | Terschak, Adolf | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concert for Flute and Orchestra | Chaushyan, Levon | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concert Piece for Flute and Orchestra, Op.3 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concerte für ein Blasinstrument und Orchester | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concert-Fantasie, Op.382 | Popp, Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concert-Fantasie, Op.455 | Popp, Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concertino per Flauto, Op.50 | Rabboni, Giuseppe | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concertino pour flûte, Op.107 | Chaminade, Cécile | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concertino, Op.19 | Soussmann, Heinrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concerto Bergamasco | Mayr, Giovanni Simone | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concerto Bravoure for Flute in D major | Klöffler, Johann Friedrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concerto da ponte | Beischer-Matyó, Tamás | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concerto in A minor | Dieupart, Charles | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concerto in C major, B.106 | Pleyel, Ignaz | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concerto in C major, S.211 | Heinichen, Johann David | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Concertos (Nielsen, Carl) | flute & chamber orchestra | |
| Concertos for Winds, Opp.83-90 | Schneider, Georg Abraham | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Danse des korrigans | Damaré, Eugène | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Das Waldvöglein, Op.18 | Fürstenberg, August | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Die Fischer von Grado, Op.61 | Eichborn, Hermann Ludwig | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Die Flöte von Sanssouci, Op.88 | Graener, Paul | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Divertimento estratto dai Due Foscari, Op.40 | Briccialdi, Giulio | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Divertimento, Op.52, BV 285 | Busoni, Ferruccio | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Divertissement for Flute and Orchestra | Frøhlich, Johannes Frederik | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Ein Märchen, Op.87 | Terschak, Adolf | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| En faire notre secret | Marcoux, Jean-François | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Entre ciel et âme | Marcoux, Jean-François | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Etre eternel plus d’un siecle | Marcoux, Jean-François | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantaisie originale, Op.43 | Demersseman, Jules | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantaisie pastorale hongroise, Op.26 | Doppler, Franz | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantaisie pour flûte et piano | Hüe, Georges | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantaisie sur ‘Marco Spada’, Op.101 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantaisie, Op.90 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantasía para Flauta y Orquesta, Op.4 | Orozco, Carlos Amnael | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantasia pastorale, Op.7 | Belcke, Christian Gottlieb | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantasia sul ‘Guglielmo Tell’, Op.184 | Krakamp, Emmanuele | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantasie et variations, Op.293 | Küffner, Joseph | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantasie über ‘Norma’, Op.133 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fantasie, Op.42 | Terschak, Adolf | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Fille céleste | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concertino in D major | Cramer, Franz Seraph | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concertino No.5, Op.103 | Gabrielski, Johann Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concertino, Op.119 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concertino, Op.21 | Lobe, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concertino, Op.40 | Büchner, Ferdinand | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concertino, Op.60 | Reissiger, Carl Gottlieb | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto | Boughton, Rutland | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto | Colberg, Paul | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto | Ibert, Jacques | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto | Manookian, Jeff | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto | Sperger, Johann Matthias | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto | Webber, John | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto d’Airs connus, Op.5 | Devienne, François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in C major | Hupfeld, Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in C major | Piazza, Gaetano Felice | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in C major | Simpson, Daniel Léo | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in C minor | Stuntz, Joseph Hartmann | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major | Stabinger, Mathias | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major No.1 | Klöffler, Johann Friedrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major No.2 | Klöffler, Johann Friedrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, GroF 231 | Stamitz, Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, GroF 337 | Biscogli, Francesco | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, GroF 436 | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, GroF 440 | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, GroF 443 | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, GUN 19 | Wendling, Johann Baptist | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, K.314/285d | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, Op.10 | Müller, August Eberhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D major, Op.6 | Westerhoff, Christian Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D minor | Lachner, Franz Paul | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D minor, Op.15 | Keller, Karl | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in D minor, P.231 | Danzi, Franz | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in E minor | Moralt, Johann Baptist | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Cartellieri, Casimir Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Dieter, Christian Ludwig | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Filtz, Johann Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Gluck, Christoph Willibald | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Leeder, Johann Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Prati, Alessio | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Righini, Vincenzo | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major | Stabinger, Mathias | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major 1 | Croubelis, Simoni dall | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major 2 | Croubelis, Simoni dall | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, GroF 441 | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, GroF 442 | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, GroF 444 | Hoffmeister, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, Grof 824 | Stamitz, Johann | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, K.313/285c | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, LorB 312 | Benda, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, LorB 313 | Benda, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, Op.12 | Schneider, Georg Abraham | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, Op.2 | Hartmann, Christian Karl | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 | Stamitz, Carl Philipp | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, Op.3 | Garnier, Joseph-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G major, Op.6 | Müller, August Eberhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto in G minor, Op.97 | Köhler, Ernesto | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto ‘Mythological’, Op.84 | Alburger, Mark | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 | Graf, Friedrich Hartmann | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 | Rault, Félix | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 in D major | Devienne, François | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 in D major | Sallantin, Antoine | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 in G major | Hartmann, Christian Karl | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 in G major | Hugot, Antoine | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 in G major | Prota, Tommaso | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 in G major | Vandenbroek, Othon-Joseph | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 in G major | Vanderhagen, Amand | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1 ‘Relato Chimú’ | Cueto, Daniel | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1, Op.12 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1, Op.30 | Krommer, Franz | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1, Op.38 | Büchner, Ferdinand | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1, Op.43 | Verhey, Theodor H. H. | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1, Op.48 | Gabrielski, Johann Wilhelm | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.1, Op.54 | Eberwein, Traugott Maximilian | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.11 in B minor | Devienne, François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.12 in A major | Devienne, François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 | Cambini, Giuseppe Maria | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 | Graf, Friedrich Hartmann | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 in B-flat major | Vanhal, Johann Baptist | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 in C major | Hartmann, Christian Karl | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 in D major | Devienne, François | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 in D major | Vanderhagen, Amand | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 in G major | Dimler, Franz Anton | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2 In G major, Op.20 | Welles, Oliver Wilder | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.2, Op.58 | Van Hoorick, Geert | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 | Cambini, Giuseppe Maria | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 | Graf, Friedrich Hartmann | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 in B minor, Op.18 | Berbiguier, Tranquille | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 in E minor | Hugot, Antoine | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 in E-flat major | Vanhal, Johann Baptist | Flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 in G major | Devienne, François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 in G major | Dimler, Franz Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3 in G major | Hartmann, Christian Karl | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3, Op.35 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.3, Op.86 | Krommer, Franz | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4 | Gerasimos, Ninos S. | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4 in C major | Hartmann, Christian Karl | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4 in D major | Hugot, Antoine | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4 in E minor, Op.26 | Berbiguier, Tranquille | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4, Op.25 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4, Op.40 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4, Op.51 | Büchner, Ferdinand | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.4, Op.90 | Gabrielski, Johann Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.5, Op.52 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.6 in D major | Devienne, François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.6, Op.58 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.7 in E minor | Devienne, François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.7 in E-flat major | Berbiguier, Tranquille | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.8, Op.64 | Büchner, Ferdinand | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.8, Op.84 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.9 in D major, Op.54 | Berbiguier, Tranquille | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.9 in E minor | Devienne, François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto No.9, Op.100 | Fürstenau, Anton Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto on ‘Airs Connûs’ | Cambini, Giuseppe Maria | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, CNW 42 | Nielsen, Carl | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.1 | Schubert, Joseph | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.129 | Ciardi, Cesare | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.13 | Neubauer, Franz Christoph | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.17 | Romberg, Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.24 | Wilms, Johann Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.283 | Reinecke, Carl | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.3 | André, Johann Anton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.3 | Langer, Ferdinand | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.32 | Manns, Ferdinand | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.5 | Winkler, Theodor | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.56 | Hugues, Luigi | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.6 | Manigold, Julius | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.62 | Müller, Sigfrid Walther | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.65 | Briccialdi, Giulio | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.69 | Molique, Bernhard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.76 | Dotzauer, Friedrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concerto, Op.95 | Mekaev, Alexander | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Flute Concertos, Jean-Pierre Rampal | Various | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Grand divertissement, Op.52 | Kalliwoda, Johann Wenzel | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Grand Solo No.13, Op.96 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Grand Solo No.2, Op.70 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Grand Solo No.8, Op.88 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Grenadier que tu m’affliges, Op.35 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Gruß an Ungarn, Op.407 | Popp, Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| I morti non sono piu soli | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Il flauto notturno | Zandonai, Riccardo | flute & chamber orchestra |
| In Ireland | Harty, Hamilton | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Introduction et Caprice, Op.58 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
| J’ai su fut il ici bas | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Konzertstück | Wagner, Siegfried | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Konzertstück über ein Thema von W.A. Mozart, Op.81 | Zilcher, Hermann | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Konzertstück, Op.177 | Kronke, Emil | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Konzertstück, Op.51 | Terschak, Adolf | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Konzertstück, Op.98 | Hofmann, Heinrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| La chaine est coupée | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| La conviction | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| La flûte d’Euterpe | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| La grande voute des saisons | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| La première terre | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| La vie nous a été donnée | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| L’Angelus, Op.46 | Tulou, Jean-Louis | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| L’arbousier vert | Marcoux, Jean-François | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Le Carneval Russe | Ciardi, Cesare | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Le temps disparut | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Le travail des oceans | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Leichtes brillantes Salonstück, Op.386 | Popp, Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| L’Encore | Herbert, Victor | Flute & Chamber Orchestra |
| Les nuits de la foret | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Les rêves perdus du somnambule | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Les sentiers des ombres | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Les soleils meurent et renaissent | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Les trois parts d’une flute | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Liberate me | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Morceau de Concert No.2, Op.61 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Moto Perpetuo, Op.8 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Nacres de rouges | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Night Piece and Dance | Jacobi, Frederick | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Nocturne | Hüe, Georges | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto in B-flat major | Baumgarten, Carl Friedrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto in C major | Eichner, Ernst | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto in C major | Parke, William Thomas | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto No.1 in C major | Fischer, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto No.2 in E-flat major | Fischer, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto No.3 in C major | Fischer, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto No.4 in G major | Fischer, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto No.5 in B-flat major | Fischer, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto No.6 in C major | Fischer, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Oboe Concerto No.7 in F major | Fischer, Johann Christian | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Odelette, Op.162 | Saint-Saëns, Camille | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Pan und die Sylphiden, Op.72 | Berr, José | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Pirun Polska, Op.49 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Poem for Flute and Orchestra, A.93 | Griffes, Charles Tomlinson | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Que sera demain, ne t’en soucie guère | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Quelqu’un venu de loin | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Romance d’un vieux coeur | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Romance, Op.33 | Bernard, Émile | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Romance, Op.37 | Saint-Saëns, Camille | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Romanza siciliana, J.47 | Weber, Carl Maria von | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Romanze, Op.10 | Guenther, Richard | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Scherzo, Op.2 | Hunrath, August | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Schwedisches Concert, Op.266 | Popp, Wilhelm | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Se livrer au bien | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Se promettre | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Serenade | Titl, Anton Emil | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Serenade, Op.7 | Kelly, Frederick Septimus | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Sinfonie Périodique No.8 in F major | Gyrowetz, Adalbert | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Solo de Concert No.3, Op.21 | Demersseman, Jules | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Solo di Concerto ‘La Serenata’, Op.41 | Briccialdi, Giulio | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Souvenir de Casino | Krakamp, Emmanuele | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Souviens toi ricordo | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Spring Fever-Rhapsody | Super, Bernard Samuel | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Spring, Op.138 | Vasilenko, Sergey | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Symphonisch gedicht voor fluit en orkest, Op.43a | Benoit, Peter | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Symphony No.1, Op.75 | Küffner, Joseph | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Tous les astres jamais visibles | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Toute une vie | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Tribute to Luis Gregory | Wong, Victor A. | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Un regard du soleil | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Un regard libre | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Une nacelle pour un vieux loup de mer | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Ungarische Fantasie, Op.2 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Variations Drôlatiques, Op.26 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Variations für die Flute mit Begleitung | Amon, Johann Andreas | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Variations für Flute mit Begleitung | Amon, Johann Andreas | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Variations on ‘Ah vous dirai-je, maman’ | Benda, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Variations sur un air tyrolien, Op.20 | Boehm, Theobald | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Vers les régions du ciel | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Vivre sincèrement | Marcoux, Jean-François | flute & chamber orchestra |
| Wien Neerlands Bloed, Op.35 | Andersen, Joachim | flute & chamber orchestra |
What is Chamber Music?
Before delving into the specifics of flute chamber music repertoire, let’s first understand what chamber music is. As mentioned earlier, chamber music is a type of classical music that is performed by a small group of musicians, typically in a chamber or small room. The term “chamber” refers to the size of the room where the music is played, as well as the intimacy of the performance. Chamber music is often performed without a conductor, allowing for greater collaboration and communication between the musicians.
The Flute in Chamber Music
The flute is a popular instrument in chamber music and has been used in various ensembles throughout history. It is a versatile instrument that can blend seamlessly with other instruments, adding a unique timbre to the music. In chamber music, the flute is often used as a solo instrument, as well as in duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles.
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Flute Chamber Music Repertoire: A Historical Overview
The flute has been a part of chamber music for centuries, and its repertoire spans a wide range of styles and eras. Let’s take a look at some of the significant periods in flute chamber music history:
Baroque Era (1600-1750)
During the Baroque era, the flute was primarily used in chamber music as a solo instrument. Composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann wrote several sonatas for flute and continuo, a type of chamber ensemble that typically includes a harpsichord or a cello.
Classical Era (1750-1820)
In the Classical era, the flute began to play a more prominent role in chamber music. Composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn wrote several chamber works that featured the flute as a solo instrument or in ensembles.
Romantic Era (1820-1900)
The Romantic era saw a surge in interest in chamber music, and the flute continued to be a popular instrument in ensembles. Composers such as Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms wrote several chamber works that featured the flute, often in combination with other woodwind instruments such as the clarinet or oboe.
See also: Flute, cello, and piano trio repertoire
20th Century and Beyond
In the 20th century, composers began experimenting with new sounds and techniques, and the flute continued to play a vital role in chamber music. Contemporary composers such as Steve Reich and Kaija Saariaho have written several works that feature the flute, often in combination with electronic instruments or other non-traditional instruments.
Flute Chamber Music Repertoire: Notable Works
Now that we have a broad overview of the history of flute chamber music, let’s take a closer look at some of the significant works in the repertoire. Here are some notable pieces that you may want to explore:
Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata in B Minor for Flute and Continuo
This Baroque-era sonata is one of the most well-known works in the flute chamber music repertoire. It is a challenging piece that showcases the flute’s virtuosity and technical capabilities.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Quartets
Mozart’s flute quartets refer to a set of three works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for flute, violin, viola, and cello. The three quartets are:
- Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major, K. 285
- Flute Quartet No. 2 in G major, K. 285a
- Flute Quartet No. 3 in C major, K. Anh. 171/285b (unfortunately, the authorship of this piece is uncertain)
Serenade No. 10 in B-flat Major, K. 361
This serenade, also known as the Gran Partita, is a twelve-movement work that features a large ensemble of wind instruments, including two oboes, two clarinets, two basset horns, four horns, and two bassoons. The piece is notable for its beautiful melodies and intricate interplay between the instruments.
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15
Although not specifically written for flute, Fauré’s first piano quartet is a popular work for chamber ensembles that include the flute. The piece features lush harmonies and beautiful melodies that showcase the interplay between the different instruments.
Claude Debussy: Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp
This impressionist piece is a unique work that features the flute in an ensemble with the viola and harp. The piece is notable for its beautiful harmonies and ethereal textures.
The Significance of Flute Chamber Music in Collaborative Performance
One of the most significant aspects of chamber music is the collaboration and communication between the musicians. In chamber ensembles, each player has an important role to play, and they must work together to create a unified musical vision. The flute’s versatility and ability to blend with other instruments make it an ideal instrument for chamber music. The interplay between the flute and other instruments creates a rich and complex musical texture that is a hallmark of chamber music.
In addition to the musical benefits, playing flute chamber music can also have social and personal benefits. Chamber ensembles often form close bonds through their shared love of music and their collaborative efforts. Playing in a chamber ensemble can also help musicians develop their listening skills, musical sensitivity, and communication skills.
Conclusion
Flute chamber music repertoire is a diverse and rich world that spans centuries of music history. From the Baroque era to contemporary works, the flute has played an essential role in chamber music. The collaboration and communication between musicians in chamber ensembles create a unique musical experience that is both rewarding and fulfilling. By exploring flute chamber music repertoire, flute players can expand their musical horizons and experience the beauty of collaborative performance.
