by Enrico Sartori Almost every flute player is familiar with Il Pastore Svizzero (The Swiss Shepherd), a short piece for flute and piano written by Pietro Morlacchi.  It’s ofter performed in flute recitals and is generally liked by the audience as well, because it is very pleasant. After a lyric introduction, there is a theme and variations where the flute shows different virtuoso techniques, and ends with a final scherzo. Everything in about eight minutes of music.  While it seems very hard to play, and it is generally considered as a show off piece, it is not that complex to … Continue reading Il Pastore Svizzero (The Swiss Shepherd) by Pietro Morlacchi