Thursday 5 February 2026
Traditional Irish jig
This jig is taken from Chicago collector Francis O'Neill's Dance Music of Ireland, published in 1907, but it is certainly much older, as there are records of it under various names (and in different keys) since at least the early 19th century.
A cruiskeen is a small jug or pitcher, especially for holding liquor, popular in Irish and Scottish vernacular.
Wednesday 4 February 2026
from “Thirty Easy and Progressive Studies”
This study in articulation is étude No. 23 from Italian Romantic composer Giuseppe Gariboldi's collection of 30 Etudes faciles et progressives.
Tuesday 3 February 2026
from “20 Easy and Melodic Studies”
This is duet No. 2 from the first volume of Twenty Easy Melodic Progressive Studies by Italian Romantic composer Ernesto Köhler. The lower voice was originally intended to be played by a teacher, but unlike other duets from the same collection it is not hard to play.
Monday 2 February 2026
by Ludwig van Beethoven, arranged for Flute solo
This Sonatina in G major for solo piano is generally attributed to Ludwig van Beethoven. However, since the work was published in Hamburg, Germany after Beethoven's death, its authenticity is doubted. The work comprises 2 movements: the first, in common time, is titled “Moderato”; the second is titled “Romance” and is in 6/8 time.
Sunday 1 February 2026
Traditional Irish jig
The earliest appearances of this tune are found in two collections from the year 1858, namely in the first volume of R.M. Levey's The Dance Music of Ireland (published in London) and in the second volume of P.M. Haverty's One Hundred Irish Airs (published in New York).
Saturday 31 January 2026
from “30 Caprices for Flute Solo”
This is the fifth étude from Sigfried Karg-Elert's 30 Caprices: a “Gradus ad Parnassum” of the modern technique for flute solo.
Friday 30 January 2026
from Mozart's “The Marriage of Figaro”, arranged for two flutes
In the middle of Act I of Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro, Marcellina and Susanna share this brilliant exchange of very politely delivered sarcastic insults. In the end, Susanna triumphs by congratulating Marcellina on her impressive age, and the older woman departs in a fury.