Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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00:00 Sonatine 1
I. Allegro
01:34 II. Andantino
03:35 III. Final. Allegro

06:33 Sonatine 2
I. Lento
10:52 II. Allegretto tranquillo
12:50 III. Final. Allegro

17:37 Sonatine 3
I. Adagio
21:19 II. Sicilienne
23:19 III. Final. Allegro

Claudio Ferrarini, flute

Charles Koechlin (1867-1950) was a French composer who wrote in a variety of styles, renowned for his command of orchestration. For more on Koechlin, see my score video of his violin sonata (youtu.be/oCNe3PmOqhg).

Although they have not been often recorded, Koechlin's three sonatinas for flute - written in 1942 - are typically vibrant, expressive and dreamy works and represent a very fine example of writing for the instrument. I hope this video will introduce flutists and listeners alike to this excellent music!