Alexander Lipay & Fanya Lin - The Art of Transcription (2026)

Transcribing an established piece of repertoire for a new instrument unlocks new colors and expressions the original composer may have never dreamed of. On ART OF TRANSCRIPTION, flutist Alexander Lipay explores Brahms’ Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Schubert’s Sonatina No. 2 in A minor, and Franck’s Sonata in A major with a fresh perspective, swapping the string instruments out for the liquid, ethereal sound of the flute. Together with the celebrated pianist and “striking interpreter” (Musical America) Fanya Lin, Lipay unearths exciting qualities within each piece, and breathes new life into well-known notes.

Tracklist
01. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Alexander Lipay): I. Allegro non troppo
02. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Alexander Lipay): II. Allegretto quasi menuetto
03. Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Alexander Lipay): III. Allegro
04. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 137 No. 2, D. 385 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Robert Stallman): I. Allegro moderato
05. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 137 No. 2, D. 385 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Robert Stallman): II. Andante
06. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 137 No. 2, D. 385 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Robert Stallman): III. Menuetto. Allegro - Trio
07. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 137 No. 2, D. 385 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Robert Stallman): Allegro
08. Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Jean-Pierre Rampal): I. Allegretto ben moderato
09. Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Jean-Pierre Rampal): II. Allegro
10. Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Jean-Pierre Rampal): III. Recitativo-fantasia. Ben moderato - Molto lento
11. Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Jean-Pierre Rampal): IV. Allegretto poco mosso