Suite Antique - John Rutter. Flute and piano

John Rutter Suite Antique for Flute, harpsichord and strings. Reduction for flute and piano.

1. Prelude
2. Ostinato
3. Aria
4. Waltz
5. Chanson
6. Rondeau

The instrumentation is the same as Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5. The Suite is made up of six movements ranging from `a Bach-like Aria' to a 'Richard Rodgers-style Waltz'. Rutter's own style comes forth most strongly in the final Rondeau with its characteristically forward-driving rhythms and beautiful melodic lines. Evoking an 'antique' spirit, each movement is based on a Baroque or Classical style.
Full scores and parts are available on hire.