Title: A Walk in an Irish Garden: Signature Song Collection For Flute and Piano
Publisher: Southern Music Co
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1581066538
ISBN 13: 9781581066531
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New
Weight: 0.1 kilograms

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A Walk in an Irish Garden for flute and piano is a concert repertoire collection associated with acclaimed flutist James Galway and arranged by his longtime collaborator David Overton. Inspired by traditional Irish melodies, the collection combines lyrical expression, lively dance rhythms, and folk-influenced concert writing for flute solo with piano accompaniment. The music reflects Galway’s celebrated performance style while presenting an engaging selection of Irish-inspired works for recital programming, collaborative performance, and repertoire exploration.

This collection includes several contrasting pieces that became regular features in James Galway’s concert appearances. The music moves from the flowing character of “Spinning Song” to the reflective atmosphere of “She Moved Through the Fair,” followed by the energetic momentum of “Star of the County Down.” The collection concludes with “Badinereelerie,” a playful and inventive work blending references to Bach, Handel, reels, and traditional melodies into a memorable concert finale. The score also notes the optional switch to penny whistle during the closing section, reflecting Galway’s own performance practice.

The arrangements balance melodic phrasing with rhythmic vitality, giving flutists and collaborative pianists expressive material shaped by Irish folk traditions and concert-oriented writing. The combination of lyrical melodies, energetic dance influences, and stylistic contrast makes the collection well suited for recital preparation, ensemble collaboration, personal repertoire libraries, and performance programming centered on flute and piano music.

Song List
Spinning Song * She Moved Through the Fair * Star of the County Down * Badinereelerie

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