Concerto Grosso

Concerto Grosso
Composed and Published by Daniel Kessner
For Flute Choir
Includes score and parts

Instrumentation:
Solo Piccolo
Solo Flute
Solo Alto Flute in G
Solo Bass Flute
Solo Contrabass Flute (optional)
Flute 1
Flute 2
Flute 3
Alto Flute in G
Bass Flute

Contents:
I.   Fanfare, first part; Allegro con spirito
II.  Soli; Andante espressivo
III. Symphonic Movement; Allegretto, driving
IV.  Chamber Music; Adagio/andantino nostalgico
V.   Fanfare, concluded; Allegro con spirito

Performance Notes:
The preferred performance is with a large ensemble, approximately 20 players, but it may be performed with a minumum of nine. The concertino group in any case consists of a solo quintet or quartet, piccolo, C-Flute, alto flute, bass flute, and optional contrabass. The ripieno group is in five parts, any or all of which may be reinforced with multiple players.