Paddywhack Variations for alto and bass flutes

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Variations for instrumental duo based on the Irish folk tune Paddywhack, which is based on an Irish jig in 6/8 time by that name.

It relates originally to St Patrick (Paddy), hence an Irishman from “Paddy” + “whack”: as in “get one’s Irish up”.

The two instruments take turns in playing tune and accompaniment