Franz and Karl Doppler's Rigoletto-Fantaisie, Op. 38, arranged for Flute Quintet by Gudrun Hinze. This piece is based on themes from Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto, specifically capturing some of the most memorable arias and musical moments of the opera. "Rigoletto Fantaisie" exemplifies the 19th-century tradition of creating opera fantasias—virtuosic instrumental works based on popular operatic themes, designed to showcase technical skill and lyrical expression. Among other famous themes included are "Caro nome," a tender aria sung by Gilda, Rigoletto's daughter, and "La donna è mobile," the Duke's famous aria, celebrated for its catchy and exuberant melody.

Instrumentation:

• Flute 1
• Flute 2
• Flute 3/Piccolo
• Alto Flute
• Bass Flute