A delightful offering by Classic FM radio. This list includes some lovely comments and a link to a YouTube performance for each piece.
https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/instruments/flute/best-pieces-music-ever/
- Debussy: Syrinx
- Jolivet: Chant de Linos
- Messiaen: Le Merle Noir
- Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major
- Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano
- Martinů: Sonata for Flute and Piano
- Reinecke: Concerto
- Chaminade: Concertino
- Bach: Sonata in B Minor
- Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
- Taffanel: Andante Pastoral and Scherzettino
- Ibert: Flute Concerto
- Hindemith: Sonata for Flute and Piano
- Copland: Duo for Flute and Piano
- Karg-Elert: Sonata Appassionata
- Taktakishvili: Sonata for Flute and Piano
- Doppler: Hungarian Pastoral Fantasy
- Dutilleux: Sonatine
- Muczynski: Sonata for Flute and Piano