Power of the Flute’s Delicacy in Transcription Music masterpiece : means of expression in the transcription and arrangement of Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 8 by Edvard Grieg for flute and piano

Abstract

This thesis presents the performer’s and arranger’s perspective on music transcribed for flute. I find it incredibly important to explore the topic of flute transcriptions as it is a common practice all over the world to perform music that is not originally written for a particular instrument. The main goal of my investigation is an examination of means of expression of an original piece and its transcription which are undoubtedly various regarding the flute and violin that come from different instrument families. As a starting point of my research I began with choosing the musical piece for transcription. After consultations with my professors, I decide to describe issues in arranging the Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 8 by Edvard Grieg for flute. I have had a pleasure of listening to the arrangement of this beautiful piece and it was the main inspiration for creating my own version of the sonata. Moreover, I see it as a personal study in exploration of the Norwegian music as well as popularization awareness of its most well-known composer.