Description
This Sonata for Flute and Piano, composed by the esteemed French composer Francis Poulenc, showcases a virtuosic flute solo. Created between 1956 and 1957, this elegant and ethereal chamber piece exemplifies Poulenc's exceptional compositional talent while reflecting the French tradition of embracing the flute's melodious tones. Edited meticulously by Carl Schmidt in 1994, this authoritative edition includes an extensive history and thorough commentary on the editorial process, presented in English, French, and German.
