From the beginner’s piece to the big concert ballad, from the flute duet to the quartet for three flutes and piano – Manfred Schmitz plays with settings and technical demands in a virtuoso manner. Pop patterns supply the basis for these pieces, and the "flute and piano" combination runs through the first volume like a red thread.

Thanks to such beloved pieces as "The First Hit," "Siamese Duet" and "Velvet Paw Swing," many flute teachers and students will find stimulating material for the clas...