Concerto for Flute and Orchestra (13:33)
Liner Notes
I wrote my flute concerto in 1969. The concerto was
"inspired" by some demonstrations of the Japanese Shakuhachi flute that
I had heard at that time. I was so impressed by the music of this instrument that I wanted
to try to create something for the conventional modern flute that would reflect the
atmosphere evoked by the Shakuhachi flutists. I wanted the solo part to sound
"improvised" and decided to make the flute the only wind instrument employed in
the piece. The accompaniment is provided by strings, percussion, piano, celeste and harps
as they make mysterious sounds like the snapping of branches while we explore some
imaginary mythical forest.
John Williams
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