Dolly Suite (Op. 56)
For Four C Flutes and Piano
Gabriel Faure
Arranged by Judy Nishimura

Available from ALRY Publications
Catalog #FQP02

Durations:
1. Berceuse (3:01)
2. Mi-a-ou (1:47)
3. Le Jardin de Dolly (2:33)
4. Kitty-Valse (2:30)
5. Tendresse (3:17)
6. Le Pas Espagnol (2:12)
TOTAL: approx. 16 minutes

These charming piano duets were written by Faure for the young daughter of his longtime mistress, Emma Bardac. The little girl, Helene, was so diminutive that she was nicknamed "Dolly." The six movements of the suite range from the familiar lyrical lullaby "Berceuse," to the exhilarating Spanish Dance at the end. In between are references to Dolly's brother, her dog and her garden.

The flutes are amply supported by a piano  that lets the flutists interact with each other, free of harmonic or accompaniment concerns. Complete recordings of all six movements can be found on ALRY's webpage. Many, many thanks to Matt Johnston who stepped in and recorded the flute parts when I was having computer issues.

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