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Summary of This Book
Designed by Henrik Wiese, orchestral flutist and internationally renowned soloist, The Flute Audition presents itself as a comprehensive preparation guide for students and young professionals aiming for an orchestra position. The result of four years of work, the book draws on the author's pedagogical experience (notably with his students in Salzburg) and numerous feedbacks from professional musicians and conservatory colleagues, to closely align with the real demands of audition juries.
Throughout the pages, you will find a structured overview of the flute audition repertoire, enriched by lists collected from job postings as well as consultation of widely used audition lists. The goal is clear: to help you identify the essentials, anticipate the most frequently recurring pieces, and build a solid, coherent, and lasting preparation, whether the audition is for an opera, a symphony orchestra, or a chamber ensemble.
One of the major strengths of this volume lies in its comparative work on editions. The author highlights sometimes surprising discrepancies between sources, a crucial point when every detail counts (articulations, dynamics, phrasing). The book also addresses very practical aspects of preparation: management of repeats, readability, and reflection on tempos. For example, Wiese points out that Hindemith's recording may take a passage "significantly slower" than what the score suggests, inviting an argued and controlled interpretation.
Recommended by Emmanuel Pahud (2017) as a tool to prepare auditions worldwide, this collection is aimed at flutists of advanced to difficult level wishing to work methodically, gain efficiency, and present themselves at auditions with a reliable repertoire, ready to be performed under professional conditions.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Artist | Henrik Wiese | Language | German - English - French |
| Instrumentation | flute | Difficulty | advanced - difficult |
| Genre | audition repertoire, orchestral excerpts | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level of flute playing is this audition guide intended for?
Written for advanced to challenging levels, this book is aimed at students and young professionals preparing for orchestra auditions.
Is the book available in French?
Available in German, English, and French, the collection allows consulting its notes in these three languages.
Does The Flute Audition contain advice on orchestral excerpts?
The book presents a structured overview of the flute audition repertoire and orchestral excerpts. It is based on lists from job announcements and audition lists used in the profession. Management of audition rounds, score readability, and tempo choices are also discussed.
Who created this flute audition collection?
Henrik Wiese, orchestral flutist and soloist, designed this guide based on four years of work and his teaching experience in Salzburg.
Does the book compare different editions of the excerpts?
Differences between editions are examined, particularly regarding articulation, dynamics, and phrasing. An example devoted to Hindemith compares the tempo indicated in the score with that adopted in a recording.
