Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. Monroe) - Flight of the Bumblebee for Solo Flute
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee, arranged for Solo Flute and Flute Choir by Ervin Monroe. “Flight of the Bumblebee” is a dazzling orchestral interlude from Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, depicting the prince Gvidon magically transformed into a bumblebee. Its famously rapid chromatic passages and relentless energy have made it one of the most recognizable showpieces in the classical repertoire.
Instrumentation:
- Piccolo
- 3 C Flutes
- Alto Flute (or Flute 4)
- Bass Flute/Contrabass Flute