Paganini’s famous Caprice #24 variations for violin have been adapted for many other instruments, and have also inspired masterworks by such greats as Brahms and Rachmaninoff. It’s time that flutists had their own special version, so here are 18 dynamic and ingenious original variations of Paganini’s classic, like you’ve never heard it before. And though flute is front and center, everyone has their moments to shine. (Note that the 8-piece instrumentation is the same as that for The Dance, also available on this site, making it an excellent choice for a program.)
 
A dazzling virtuoso flute feature exploring Paganini’s classic work as never before. Many treatments of the original piece have been written; at last, flutists have their own original set of variations to showcase their artistry.
 
For solo flute with 8-Piece Chamber Ensemble
(flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin, cello, double bass, piano)