The Music of William Horne

Sonata for Flute and Piano (2006)

This sonata is a lyrical, evanescent, three-movement sonata with immediate appeal to audiences and players alike. I originally wrote it for my stepdaughter, Lynn Burton, to play on her senior recital at Southeastern Louisiana University, but I further developed the piece during rehearsals for a later performance by flutist Patti Adams and pianist Yui Asano.  “Horne’s Flute Sonata…should be in every flautist’s recital repertoire, such is its free-flowing lyricism and easy exuberance.” Colin Clarke, Fanfare. You can hear a fine performance of my flute sonata by flutist Erika Boysen and pianist Moon Kyoung Kim nearby.

  1. Movement I: Lively
  2. Movement II: Gently rocking
  3. Movement III: Quick
Flute Sonata I–3rd rev

Movement I: Lively

Flute Sonata II–3rd rev

Movement II: Gently rocking

Flute Sonata III–3rd rev

Movement III: Quick