Franco Cesarini: New Concert Studies for Flute: Flute: Instrumental Work

The Haunter of the Dark is based on a tale by the author Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) about a deserted church where according to an old legend a monster had been lying low for years.A scientist who studies ancient religions visits this church. Besides some ancient writings he discovers a box which contains a luminous stone. Every time the stone sheds its light the scientist experiences all sorts of weird visions.The church in the tale actually exists and can be found in Providence (USA). Franco Cesarini has visited it and sketches the mysterious and occult atmosphere in 'The Haunter of the Dark'.

This collection contains fifteen studies that make use of techniques that have been gained through previous experience, as well as offering opportunities for personal interpretation. Most aspects of flute playing have been covered in the wide range of styles presented in this book and each study requires specific skills such as fingering technique, breath control, tone quality, articulation, phrasing and dynamic contrast. The varying approaches that the composers have used provide an excellent means to broaden the musical experience of the developing flautist. This book comes with a demo CD of Franco Cesarini performing all works in their entirety.