Suite Antique

for flute, harpsichord, and strings or flute and pianoThe instrumentation is the same as Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5.The Suite is made up of six movements ranging from `a Bach-like Aria' to a 'Richard Rodgers-style Waltz'.Rutter's own style comes forth most strongly in the final Rondeau with its characteristically forward-driving rhythms and beautiful melodic lines.Evoking an 'antique' spirit, each movement is based on a Baroque or Classical style. Full scores and parts are available on hire.