Duos--Audio Samples

Music for Two (Duos)

Virtually any two instruments can be combined to create a duo. We’ve put together some traditional examples below, but why not let your creativity flow and come up with your own unique combo? How about flute and cello, violin and guitar, flute and violin, trumpet and harp, flute and bassoon, or two flutes? The possibilities are endless.

[4] Flute and Piano: with a beautiful, sparkling sound that suits many different styles of

music, the flute is one of the most popular instruments of all time.

a. Amazing Grace (Spiritual) Audio Clip

b. Carmen Fantasie (Bizet/Borne) Audio Clip

c. O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi (Puccini) Audio Clip

d. A Whole New World from Aladdin (Menken) Audio Clip

e. Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission (Morricone) Audio Clip

f. Badinerie from Suite in B Minor (J.S. Bach) Audio Clip

[5] Violin and Piano: the violin will touch and delight your heart with its poignant

musicality and splendid virtuosity.

a. Méditation from Thaïs (Massenet) audio clip

b. Largo from Winter : ‘Four Seasons’ (Vivaldi)

c. Lullaby (Brahms)

Ave Maria (Schubert)

Csárdás (Monti) audio clip

[6] Flute and Harp: what an exquisitely beautiful combination! flute, harp, and cello

trio also works wonderfully.

a. Canon in D (Pachelbel)

b. Intermezzo from L’arlesienne (Bizet)

c. Variations on Greensleeves (Traditional English)

d. On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn)

e. Serenade (Haydn)

[7] Cello and Piano: the warm, mellow sound of the cello epitomizes understated beauty;

it is perfect for any special occasion that calls for quiet elegance.

a. Salut d’Amour: Love’s Greeting (Elgar)

b. The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens)

c. Hymne a L’amour: French Chanson (Monnot)

d. Bourée from Cello Suite #3 in C Major (J.S. Bach)—Played by cello alone

e. Après un Rêve: After the Dream (Fauré)

f. The Entertainer (Joplin)

[8] Flute and Guitar: from Bach to Denver, the sweet sound of the flute and the

romantic sound of the guitar compliment each other perfectly.

a. Ave Maria: Meditation on Prelude in C (Bach/Gounod) Audio Clip

b. Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Mozart/Nicholson)

c. Annie’s Song (Denver)

d. Largo from Xerxes (Handel)

e. Gavotte (Gossec)

f. La Vie en Rose (Louiguy/Piaf)

[9] Trumpet and Piano: the spectacular sound of the trumpet is a favorite of brides everywhere!

a. Grand March from Aida (Verdi)

b. Trumpet Tune--Played on Piccolo Trumpet (Purcell)

c. Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King (Elton John)

d. Trumpet Voluntary: Prince of Denmark--Played on Piccolo Trumpet (Clarke

e. Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Mancini)

f. Allegro from Trumpet Concerto (Haydn)