Strauss Romanze in F Major, AV75

The Romanze in F Major, mysteriously lost for nearly 100 years, and originally written for cello and orchestra at the young age of 19, represents one of Richard Strauss’ finest early achievements as a composer.  It displays all the characteristics we associate with the brilliant, young Strauss;  classical proportions mingle in perfect balance with alluring, Romantic melody and drama.  This arrangement for flute and piano by Mark Sparks is sure to benefit flutists of all levels, and presents an exciting contribuThe Romanze in F Major, mysteriously lost for nearly 100 years, and originally written for cello and orchestra at the young age of 19, represents one of Richard Strauss’ finest early achievements as a composer. It displays all the strongest and most idiosyncratic characteristics we associate with the brilliant, young Strauss, packed into a lovely 10-minute rhapsody. Classical proportions mingle in perfect balance with alluring, Romantic melody and drama. This arrangement for flute and piano by Mark Sparks is sure to benefit flutists of all levels, and presents an exciting contribution to the flutist’s recital repertoire. __The Romanze in F Major, mysteriously lost for nearly 100 years, and originally written for cello and orchestra at the young age of 19, represents one of Richard Strauss’ finest early achievements as a composer. It displays all the strongest and most idiosyncratic characteristics we associate with the brilliant, young Strauss, packed into a lovely 10-minute rhapsody. Classical proportions mingle in perfect balance with alluring, Romantic melody and drama. This arrangement for flute and piano by Mark Sparks is sure to benefit flutists of all levels, and presents an exciting contribution to the flutist’s recital repertoire. 14 pp. Score and Flute Part PDF.