These transcriptions were made from the original version for piano. The dense and contrasting texture of this music, its harmonic richness and its virtuosity are all assets for these pages find place in the repertoire of flutists and become popular concert pieces.
Taken from Quatre Pieces Pittoresque, Chabrier's melodies have been split between the 2 flutes with the piano both keeping some of the original material as well as playing a supporting role.
