Transcriptions
“Transcription allows me to adapt a wide range of repertoire, originally written for other instruments, for my beloved flute. This in turn provides listeners with a fresh way of experiencing familiar pieces.”
Zigeunerweisen
A classic staple of the violin repertoire, Nikka transcribed this virtuoso showpiece to showcase the potential of the flute and push the boundaries of the instrument. From the gentlest pianissimo to the most fiery vivace, the entire range and capability of the flute is demonstrated in Nikka’s arrangement.
Hora Staccato
Originally composed by the virtuoso Romanian violinist Grigoras Dinicu, Nikka arranged this beloved encore for flute. With the inclusion of extended techniques such as fluttertongue, this piece can literally “blow away” your audience. See excerpt to the left for a taste of this dazzling work.
La Valse
Never before performed on flute, Maurice Ravel’s La Valse is herein transcribed for a thrilling flute/piano duet. Ravel’s rich and mesmerizing harmonies are displayed in the intertwining counterpoint between the two instruments, their voices engrossing the sound of the entire orchestra.