John Wion Champions Romberg

Bernhard Heinrich Romberg
Concerto in B Minor, Op.17 for flute.

“This is not only a 'must-have', but also a 'why haven't we heard of this before' piece of music. Romberg's Concerto is wonderful fun and fills the large gap in flute concertos from the Beethoven era. This edition is clear, well-edited and well-transcribed for flute and piano. Highly recommended.” Pan

Edited by John Wion. Full score and parts available in digital form from Sheet Music Plus $28.45
Piano reduction by Elaine Baker. Available in digital form from Sheet Music Plus $23.70
or elaine.plymouthmusic@gmail.com for hard copy $14.95

CD Review from Pan The Journal of the British Flute Society Volume 14 #2. Summer 1996

Bernard Heinrich Romberg
Flute Concerto Op.17; Divertimento for flute and strings, Op.27; Quintet in G major for flute and strings.
John Wion, flute, with various artists.

“John Wion champions works by forgotten composers and often turns up minor masterpieces. Romberg, who was featured in a recent issue of Pan, was a colleague of Beethoven's. The three pieces here recorded are worth getting to know. The Concerto, which is now available in a flute and piano version published by John Wion, is a virtuoso work from a period of history that produced little flute music of substance (but thousands of airs and variations). The Divertimento is an agreeable work, while the Quintet (for flute, violin, two violas and cello), is music of high quality. These performances are excellent.” (Robert Bigio)