Enchantment – music for flute and piano
Kenneth Smith is principal flute of the Philharmonia Orchestra, and also has a busy solo career; for many years he has partnered pianist Paul Rhodes, in a duo which has gained an enviable reputation for quality in both the concert hall and on recordings. The duo’s first CD for Divine Art features a glorious programme of French romantic music*.
Supplied in a high quality digipak. Cover art: from “Paris by Night” by the esteemed artist Nina Mikhailenko.
* We know Franck was Belgian – but he was also a Francophone, and spent much time in Paris.
Track Listing
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Francis Poulenc:
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − I. Allegro malincolico (4:55)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − II. Cantilena (4:27)
- onata for Flute and Piano − III. Presto Giocoso (3:49) Reynoaldo Hahn:
- Danse pour une Deesse (2:17)
- L'Enchanteur (2:49) Joseph-Guy Ropartz:
- Sonatine for Flute and Piano − I. Tres modéré (6:31)
- Sonatine for Flute and Piano − II. Très lent (5:28)
- Sonatine for Flute and Piano − III. Assez vif (4:44) Henri Dutilleux:
- Sonatine for Flute and Piano − I. Allegretto (4:23)
- Sonatine for Flute and Piano − II. Andante (1:55)
- Sonatine for Flute and Piano − III. Animé (4:16) César Franck:
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − I. Allegro ben moderato (6:47)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − II. Allegro (8:54)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − III. Recitativo fantasia (7:32)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − IV. Allegretto poco mosso (7:19)
Reviews
“Playing so ravishing that I need… to find new superlatives. Simply beautiful… greatest virtuosity… terrific performance
” —Robert Bigio
“A special feel for sonorous beauty…absolutely ravishing… always very expressive and adapting to the different colours of the pieces, in perfect taste and without any excess: this disc is a true enchantment!
” —Marcel Louis
