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Repertoire for flute by women* composers
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This list was created by Katrin Szamatulski (www.soflute.de). It will be regularly updated (as of 12 August 2022).
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Notes (information incomplete!):
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* = Ostracised and persecuted women* composers (e.g. during the Nazi period)
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PoC = People of colour
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E = Pieces can be used for education
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N = Native/Indigenous
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Composer Name
Year of Birth
Year of Death
Title of Composition Year ComposedCategoryInstrumentationCountry of Origin / NationalityLinkNotes
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Abbasi, Anahita1985Stimulus2018Soloflute, electronicsIranhttp://anahitaabbasi.com
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Abbasi, Anahita1985No, I am not roaming aimlessly2017SolofluteIranhttp://anahitaabbasi.com
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Abbott, Katy1971Valentine2011Duoflute, pianoAustraliahttp://www.katyabbott.com
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Abbott, Katy1971Autumn song2001Duoflute, piano
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Aborn, Lora19072005ThrenodyDuoflute, organUSAhttp://www.loraaborn.com/main.html
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Adaïewsky, Ella18461926Sonata Greca (arr.)1881Duoflute (or clarinet/violin), pianoRussia/Germanyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Adayevskaya
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Agnew, Elaine1967Dark Hedges2012Orchestraflute, double orchestraIrelandhttps://www.cmc.ie/composers/elaine-agnew
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Agócs, Kati1975Thirst and Quenching2022SolofluteCanadahttps://www.katiagocs.com
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Ahn, Jean1976Blush 2008/2019SolofluteSouth Koreahttps://www.jeanahn.com
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Ahn, Jean1976Toys2016/2017Duoflute, pianoSouth Koreahttps://www.jeanahn.com
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Ahn, Jean1976Awakenings2021Duopiccolo, pianoSouth Koreahttps://www.jeanahn.com
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Ahn, Jean1976Blush II2019Duoflute, alto fluteSouth Koreahttps://www.jeanahn.com
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Ahn, Jin-Ah1969noch träumend…2015Sologlissando fluteSouth Koreahttp://www.asianculturelink.net/artists/de_web/cv_compo/cv_ahn.htm#
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Ahn, Jin-Ah1969In meinem Herzen2006Solobass fluteSouth Koreahttp://www.asianculturelink.net/artists/de_web/cv_compo/cv_ahn.htm#
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972Concerto2011Orchestraflute, chamber orchestraGeorgiahttps://www.hamusic.net/test2507/
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972Three pieces1999Duoflute, pianoGeorgiahttps://www.hamusic.net/test2507/
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972Flute Concerto in 3 parts2014Ensembleflute, ensembleGeorgiahttps://www.hamusic.net/test2507/
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972Flute Concerto in 3 parts2014Orchestraflute, orchestraGeorgiahttps://www.hamusic.net
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972Rainbow in the sky (6 pieces for 5 flutes)2012Quintet5 flutesGeorgiahttps://www.hamusic.net
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972AirAria2012Soloflute (or recorder)Georgiahttps://www.hamusic.net
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972Concerto for flute and ensemble2011Ensembleflute, ensembleGeorgiahttps://www.hamusic.net
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Ajiashvili, Hana1972Three pieces for flute solo1999SolofluteGeorgiahttps://www.hamusic.net
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Al-Ahmad, LoraTwo Skazkas2017SolofluteBulgariahttps://www.loraal-ahmad.com
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Albert, Adrienne1941Winter's Breath2008Duocontrabass flute (or bass flute), pianoUSAhttp://www.adriennealbert.com/index.htmlE
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Albert, Adrienne1941The Day Before2019Duoalto flute, pianoUSAhttp://www.adriennealbert.com/index.htmlE
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Albert, Adrienne1941Sunswept2006Duoflute, pianoUSAhttp://www.adriennealbert.com/index.htmlE
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Albert, Adrienne1941Remembrances2019Duoflute, pianoUSAhttp://www.adriennealbert.com/index.htmlE
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Albert, Adrienne1941Piccolodeon2012Duopiccolo, pianoUSAhttp://www.adriennealbert.com/index.htmlE
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Albert, Adrienne1941Fantasia2014Duoflute, pianoUSAhttp://www.adriennealbert.com/index.html
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Alessandrini, PatriciaIl y a plus d'eau que prévu sur la lune2020Solocontrabass flute, electronicsUSAhttps://patriciaalessandrini.com
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Alexander, Elizabeth1962When the Song of the Angels Is Stilled2005Choirflute, SATB choirUSAhttps://www.seafarerpress.com
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Alexander, Leni19242005Paysages-Mémoire1994Duoflute, pianoChilehttps://mugi.hfmt-hamburg.de/old/A_lexartikel/lexartikel.php%3Fid=alex1924.html*
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Alexandra, Liana19472011Sonata No. 1 pentra Flaut Solo1973SolofluteRomaniahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liana_Alexandra
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Alexandra, Liana19472011Sonata No. 2 pentra Flaut Solo1973SolofluteRomaniahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liana_Alexandra
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Ali-Sade, Frangis / Ali-zadeh, Franghiz1947Ask Havasi (arr. by N. Pschenitschnikova)2001SolofluteAzerbaijanhttp://ali-sade.narod.ru
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Ali-Sade, Frangis / Ali-zadeh, Franghiz1947Ask Havasi (arr. by the composer)2003Duoflute, prepared pianoAzerbaijanhttp://ali-sade.narod.ru
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Allen, ClaireStudy in Blue2013SolofluteUKhttps://www.music-theory-piano-lessons.co.uk/about-claire-allen-piano-music-theory-teacher
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Alotin, Yardena19301994Sonatina1970Duoflute, pianoIsraelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yardena_Alotin
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Alotin, Yardena19301994Yefeh Nof1978SolofluteIsraelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yardena_Alotin
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Alvarado Delgado, Jannet1963Iniciacion a la estulticia (initiation to foolishness)Duo2 flutesEcuadorhttps://www.cayambismusicpress.com/jannet-alvarado-delgado-s/1852.htm
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Alvear, Maria de1960Besando el tiempo - die Zeit küssend1995SolofluteSpainhttps://www.mariadealvear.com
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Amar, Talia1989MutaMorphosis2014/2015Soloflute, electronicsIsraelhttp://www.taliaamar.com
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Anderson, Beth1950May Swale1995Solobass fluteUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Beth1950Kummi Dance2011Duoflute, pianoUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Beth1950Comment2003SolofluteUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Beth1950The preying mantis and the bluebird1979Duoflute, pianoUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Beth1950Preparation for the Dominant: outrunningthe inevitable1979SolofluteUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Beth1950Lullaby of the eigth ancestor1979Duoflute, pianoUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Beth1950Shakuhachi Run1981SolofluteUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Beth1950September Swale1996Duoflute, pianoUSAhttp://www.beand.comE
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Anderson, Claudia1949Weather Conversations2017Soloflute (c/alto), electronicsUSAhttps://ummpstore.com/collections/anderson-claudia
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Reveries2003Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950The River op. 732012Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Sky Watch...looking inward… op. 582009Quartet/Ensemble4 flutes (or flute choir)USAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Uncharted Paths1995/1996Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.19503 Dances for 4 Voices op. 192008Quartet4 flutesUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Fire and Ice and other Miracles2003Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Fanfare1999Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Winter's Gifts2004Quartet4 flutesUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Images from Mt. Tahoma op. 432008Ensemblebassoon, flute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950AlchemyDuoflute, pianoUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Persian Silk op. 702013Quartet4 flutes (or 3 flutes, 1 double bass)USAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950GaeaDuoflute, pianoUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950States of Mind2006Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Fan-tas-tique!2016Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Deborah J.1950Christmas Cache op. 622010Ensembleflute choirUSAhttps://www.deborahjanderson.com
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Anderson, Jean1939Flute quartet1999Quartet4 flutesUKhttps://collections.cmccanada.org/final/Portal/Composer-Showcase.aspx?lang=en-CA
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Anderson, Jean1939Polygon1975Solo(alto) fluteUKhttps://collections.cmccanada.org/final/Portal/Composer-Showcase.aspx?lang=en-CA
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Andovska, Darija1979Lilith2004Soloalto fluteMacedoniahttps://composers.rs/en/?page_id=2175
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Andrée, Elfrida18411929Zwei Romanzen (arr.)1884Duoflute, pianoSwedenhttps://www.swedishmusicalheritage.com/composers/andree-elfrida/E
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Anghel, Irinel1969Miro en Miroir – Hommage a Miro1997SolofluteRomaniahttp://irinelanghel.eu
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Anghelescu, Veronica1981Namo Amitabha op. 20 Nr. 1Duoflute, piano and temple-gong (or vibraphon)Romaniahttps://adagiomaestoso.wordpress.com
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Anghelescu, Veronica1981His Eyes as Flame op. 30Duoflute, pianoRomaniahttps://adagiomaestoso.wordpress.com
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Ansink, Caroline1959Labyrint1995SolofluteNetherlandshttp://www.ansink-composer.com
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Ansink, Caroline1959All roads are good1997Duoflute, pianoNetherlandshttp://www.ansink-composer.com
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Ansink, Caroline1959Epanow's feather1999Duoflute, pianoNetherlandshttp://www.ansink-composer.com
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Ansink, Caroline1959Trois dances1983Duoflute, pianoNetherlandshttp://www.ansink-composer.com
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Ansink, Caroline1959Epitah2002Duoflute, pianoNetherlandshttp://www.ansink-composer.comE
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Anstey, Marjolijn1943SonataDuoflute, pianoIndonesia/UKhttps://britishmusiccollection.org.uk/composer/marjolijn-anstey
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Antal, Maria1970Quasi Csango 2005Soloalto flute
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Antas, Linda1972Meru: Tracing EarthSoloflute, electronics (based on sonification of GPS data)USAhttp://www.lindaantas.com
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Antas, Linda1972WindhorseSoloflute, electronicsUSAhttp://www.lindaantas.com
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Antas, Linda1972A River from the WallsSoloflute, electronicsUSAhttp://www.lindaantas.com
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Aperāne, Dace1953Daina (Folksong)2011Duoflute, pianoLatviahttps://www.musicabaltica.com/en/composers-and-authors/aperane-dace/
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Arakelyan, KristinaWindow On The Street2013SolofluteUKhttps://www.kristinaarakelyan.com
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Archer, Violet19132000Suite1976SolofluteCanadahttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/violet-archer
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Archer, Violet19132000Two Pieces1947SolofluteCanadahttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/violet-archer
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Archer, Violet19132000Statements1982Soloflute (c/alto)Canadahttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/violet-archer