Taught by renowned flutist
Sharon Sparrow
Composed in 1934, this concerto stands as a tribute to the talents of Marcel Moyse. In this course, Sparrow describes how Ibert expertly blends simplicity with complexity in this concerto, presenting a formidable challenge for any flutist.
I. Allegro
Sparrow begins her discussion by addressing fundamentals that are necessary to achieve proficiency with this movement. She presents her remarkable re-ordering strategy to expedite practicing, organizing themes, filler material, and a "naughty list" for the most difficult passages.
II. Andante
The second movement is simpler, but it requires us to perfectly capture the tone, vibrato, and legato. Sparrow shares how we can manifest this technically, how to strategize breathing, and much more.
III. Allegro scherzando
The coveted test piece for musicians at the Paris Conservatory for many years, the formidable third movement continues to be used worldwide as a test of one's capabilities. Sparrow recommends fingerings, discusses dynamics, and provides a blueprint for practicing.
I. Allegro (Performance)
Sharon Sparrow performs the first movement of Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto.
II. Andante (Performance)
Sharon Sparrow performs the second movement of Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto.
III. Allegro scherzando (Performance)
Sharon Sparrow performs the third movement of Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Sharon Sparrow is a renowned performer and author in the flute world. Besides serving as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s tenured Assistant Principal Flutist, she travels extensively giving seminars on her book, “6 Weeks to Finals”, the Complete Guide to Audition Success, winner of the 2017 NFA Best new publications award.
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