Exploring both the expressive and vivacious character of the piccolo, the three pieces in this edition are drawn from early works by Richard Strauss (1864 - 1949) all composed whilst he was still at school in Munich, but characteristic of his more mature style,as he had already composed 100 other pieces.
Träumerei, as the name implies has a dreamy nature, offering scope for interpretation and rubato.
Adagio Cantabile forms the central piece. It is a highly expressive movement but with a capricious middle section.
The final piece is a vigourous, light-hearted Rondo. Marked Prestissimo and with triple tonguing almost throughout, it offers plenty of opportunity for fun and for wowing an audience.
As shown above, there is a free to use rehearsal play-along of the piano accompaniment https://youtu.be/egijZKuplp4 a moderate tempo is selected for the Prestissimo 3rd movement.
