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Concerto for Flute and String Orchestra
for flute and string orchestra
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About
Flute Concerto No. 1 was written during 1987 for The Nova String of Wellington and their flute soloist, Karen Batten. This group gave the first public performance of this concerto at The Laings Road Methodist Church, Lower Hutt, during July 1988.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by Nova Strings
Dedication note
for Karen Batten, Gillian Wilde and the Nova Strings of Wellington
Contents note
Three movements: 1. Introduction; 2. Arioso; 3. Rondo
Performance history
Performed by Anthony Ferner (flute) with members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, cond. Joanna Drimatis
Performed by The Nova Strings of Wellington and Karen Batten (flute) at The Laings Road Methodist Church, Lower Hutt