To Pan and Syrinx – Romantic Flute and Piano
Following their first Divine Art album “Enchantment”, acclaimed flute and piano duo Ken Smith and Paul Rhodes have recorded a sumptuous disc of romantic music, including the rare and lovely Sonata by Melanie Bonis, one of the few women composers of the late 19th /early 20th centuries, and who was a pupil of César Franck. Presented in luxury digipak.
Track Listing
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Bohuslav Martinů:
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − I. Allegro moderato (7:07)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − II. Adagio (7:05)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − III. Allegro poco moderato (5:14) Albert Roussel:
- Joueurs de Flute − Pan (3:35)
- Joueurs de Flute − I. Tityre (1:07)
- Joueurs de Flute − II. Krishna (3:04)
- Joueurs de Flute − III. Monsieur de la Pejaudie (1:48) Georges Enescu:
- Cantabile and Presto − I. Cantabile (4:02)
- Cantabile and Presto − II. Presto (2:41) Melanie Bonis:
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − I. Andantino con moto (5:04)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − II. Scherzo - Vivace (2:02)
- Sonata for Flute anD Piano − III. Adagio (6:20)
- Sonata for Flute and Piano − IV. Moderato (4:06) Claude Debussy:
- Syrinx (3:00) Franz Schubert:
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − I. Introduction (3:29)
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − II. Theme (3:44)
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − III. Variation I (1:36)
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − IV. Variation II (2:52)
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − V. Variation III (1:39)
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − VI. Variation IV (2:03)
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − VII. Variation V (1:56)
- Introduction, Theme and Variations on "Trockne Blumen", D.802 − VIII. Finale (2:53)
Reviews
“These are exemplary performances. The real surprise is the work by Melanie Bonis which should really be much better known. Highly recommended.
” —Robert Bigio
“[Smith] has developed a reputation as one of the UK’s best flute players, and it is clear from this recording that he is a consummate musician. This is a wonderful disc, both in terms of the repertoire and the quality of the performance. It is the sort of playing that makes you sit up and listen; the artistry of these musicians is impressive and demands attention. I can’t wait to hear the duo’s next CD, of British music.
” —Carla Rees
“Sprightly but with a sure touch throughout, this is a duo well worth your attention, particularly when you are in the mood for something different. Well done.
” —Chris Spector
