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Jules Demersseman - Fantaisie on a Melody of Chopin, Op. 29 for Flute and Piano. From the editor: "Jules Demersseman (1833–1866) was a celebrated French flutist and composer who studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Jean-Louis Tulou, winning first prize in flute at just twelve years old. His Fantaisie on a Melody of Chopin, Op. 29 (Fantaisie sur la Marche funèbre de Chopin), written for flute and piano, takes its principal material from the famous Funeral March of Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35. Demersseman transforms Chopin’s solemn melody into a brilliant concert fantasy, combining expressive lyrical passages with the virtuosic flute writing for which he was renowned. The result is a compelling blend of Romantic drama, elegance, and technical display that makes particularly effective recital repertoire for the flute."