Romance in D-flat, Op. 37: Full Orchestra, Solo Woodwind(s) with Ensemble, Solo Flute Part

ROMANCE IN D-FLAT MAJOR, Op. 37 is an 1871 work for flute and piano or orchestra by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921). Written shortly prior to the composer's flight to London due to the political turbulence in Paris following the Armistice of Versailles, the piece was dedicated to flutist Amédée de Vroye. The dedicatee gave the first chamber performance that year in Baden-Baden, Germany with Saint-Saëns at the piano. Paul Taffanel gave the Paris premiere, the composer again accompanying, on April 6, 1872. Instrumentation: 0.2.2.2: 4.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set): Solo Fl in set.