N. Paganini – Perpetual motion op 11

Adaptation for solo and 4 flutes in C

 

 

The famous Genoese violinist Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840), appreciated composer of ‘800, even if self-taught, is remembered not only for the highly virtuosic character of his works, but also for the original use he made of effects like staccato and pizzicato on the violin .

Man of mild character, Niccolo lived a somewhat troubled life. Always travelling for concerts, he found time to devote himself to the guitar, becoming a virtuoso, and his second passion … agriculture.

His music reflects his life: although tinged with noble melodies, they show an  uncommon frenzy and anxiety.

 Even in Perpetual Motion op 11, written in the original version in the key of G major for violin and piano, you can see the energy, the impetuous nature of the melody that winds quick and darting from the lowest notes to the more acute in a precise and continuous movement, that does not stop and  without the slightest break from the first to the last note.

In this version for solo flute quartet and soloist,  the main  flute uses the classic accompaniment of popular song: simple and regular even if the final part is affected by distant tones .

Not being given any pause in the song, for a wind instrument there are no alternatives or to delete a few notes, or to learn the circular breathing technique.

Have a good fun!