Nielsen - Sonate opus 9 for flute and piano *Collins Music then passes through an extended

then passes through an extended section of increasing tension-and-resolve before a reprise brings the piece to a wistful close

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These volumes would be enjoyable for any intermediate or advanced flute player

As the material is developed it becomes more abstract until an angry outburst seems to settle the score giving way to a return of the more optimistic sounding sections heard earlier

Nielsen - Sonate opus 9 for flute and piano *Collins Music then passes through an extendedCarl Nielsens (1865 1931) first violin sonata Opus 9 from 1895 was at the time of its first performance considered very modern because of its shocking tonalities and abrupt changes of subject. It was met with lack of understanding by the Danish critics for many years to come and has only gradually established itself in the violin repertoire. A flute version by Andrs Adorjn, presented here for the first time, may hopefully contribute to extending the