Poem for Flute and Orchestra is arguably the most oft-performed work by Charles Tomlinson Griffes (1884-1920). Premiered by the New York Symphony Society under the direction of Walter Damrosch. It is somewhat reminiscent of Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, with its languid flute solo, impressionistic harmonies, and delicate orchestration. Georges Barrère, who performed the solo part at the premiere, arranged and edited this version for flute and piano.
Poem for Flute and Orchestra is arguably the most oft-performed work by Charles Tomlinson Griffes (1884-1920). Premiered by the New York Symphony Society under the direction of Walter Damrosch. It is somewhat reminiscent of Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, with its languid flute solo, impressionistic harmonies, and delicate orchestration. Georges Barrère, who performed the solo part at the premiere, arranged and edited this version for flute and piano.