Mozart Andante in C

by John
(Ireland)

I'd been playing this piece for a long time. But then stopped playing the flute (and took up guitar). Then years later I was asked to play for a friend's wedding and so I opened up the flute case again after 10 years and when I played the Andante in C I remembered how much I loved it. I played for her wedding day and straight after I signed up with a teacher and I'm back in business.

Playing the solo was so great because it was not a "concert," but quite an informal setting and I didn't feel the pressure, and played the piece up to my abilities. Also, the setting was a large Estate house in Ireland set in acres of parkland and ceilings of 20 feet and tiled/stone floors so the sound was really amazing.

Best flute playing day of my life easily :)

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Hi, John.

Thanks for sharing that wonderful story! The Mozart Andante is a lovely piece, and especially so for a wedding. What a beautiful setting that would have been. Do you have a picture of it? I'd love to see it!

Here's a video of James Galway playing it...



Kathy