contrabass flute, "Essence" from Three Philosophies 

Three Philosophies for Low Flutes with String Orchestra, Harp, and Percussion, by Catherine McMichael. 1st movement, "Essence" for solo contrabass flute. Performed by the Eastside Symphony; Lisa Hedley, alto, bass, and contrabass flutes; Alexei Girsh, conductor; March 17, 2012, Redmond, Washington.
Note: The sound of the contrabass flute might not come through well on built-in computer speakers. Headphones or high-quality speakers will help.
Lisa Hedley commissioned Three Philosophies in 2005. This work consists of three movements:
1. "Essence" for contrabass flute
2. "Insight" for bass flute ( • bass flute, "Insight" ... )
3. "Compassion" for alto flute ( • alto flute, "Compassio... )
Published by ALRY Publications. The piece is also available with piano accompaniment. Hear the bass flute movement with piano:
• "Insight" from Three P...