Tchaikovsky's Concerto in D major, Op. 35, is one of his most successful works, made famous by every violinist as a splendid showcase of virtuosity. Challenging such popularity, conferred precisely by the strict idiomatic properties of the violin, and transferring this peculiarity to the flute is a challenge for intrepid and valiant musicians. There are many difficulties that make this transfer arduous, all of which are resolved with ease and supreme instrumental virtuosity by our transcriber. After all, this challenge has already been taken up and won with the concertos by Mendelssohn and Beethoven, now frequently performed by flautists. Of course, Tchaikovsky's piece presents more extreme virtuosic characteristics and requires splendid and courageous flutists, who are certainly not lacking at this moment. Certain elements of Gypsy and Slavic folklore, which are present to a large extent and peculiar to violin playing, have been effectively resolved and made idiomatic for the flute, as was largely done in the same historical period by the famous flutist Franz Doppler. All that remains is to congratulate the transcriber on his great work, which allows us to enjoy a splendid piece of Romanticism, so lacking in creativity for the flute. Mario Ancillotti