This is such a good piece! It captures all the essence of a tango, is written to be played mixed abilities with something for everyone and short and to the point, it's practically perfect. A Tango in Birmingham? Absolutely!
An unapologetically "tangoey" Tango, written as a warm-up piece for a group of over 150 flautists at the Birmingham Flute Choir Festival in March 2024. The strident minor key 'A' section featuring, initially, the 1st and 2nd Flutes alternates with a more dolce, lyrical 'B' theme, which is first presented by the 3rd Flutes and Alto Flutes. Everybody gets a chance for melodic material though, and there is plenty to work on in term of dynamics, articulation and style. Very enjoyable to play, and to listen to!
Also available for Flute Choir
Performance duration (approx): 2'45