The Treatment of the Alto Flute in Orchestral Literature
Description:
This paper presents a brief history of the alto flute and discusses its use in the orchestral literature of European, Russian and American composers. Analysis of selected passage from various works determine its use as either a solo instrument, doubling or reinforcing voice, or as part of an accompanying line.
Date:
May 1980
Creator:
Kirkpatrick, Linda M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries