Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Works for Flute (1994) 2CDs
Aurele Nicolet, Hubert Barwahser, William Bennett (flutes); Osian Ellis, harp; Grumiaux Trio
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by David Zinman
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, conducted by Neville Marriner
Heinz Holliger, oboe; Hermann Baumann, horn; Klaus Thunemann, bassoon
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 696 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Classical | Label: Decca | # 442 299-2 | Time: 02:37:33
Aurele Nicolet, Hubert Barwahser, William Bennett (flutes); Osian Ellis, harp; Grumiaux Trio
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by David Zinman
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, conducted by Neville Marriner
Heinz Holliger, oboe; Hermann Baumann, horn; Klaus Thunemann, bassoon
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 696 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Classical | Label: Decca | # 442 299-2 | Time: 02:37:33
Mozart claimed to dislike the flute and, for that matter, the harp as well which also plays a prominent role in this compilation. But in spite of that, he produced music for the flute in a variety of genres all of which is delightful and much of which is masterful. This release on Philips's "duo" series presents an excellent opportunity for an overview of Mozart's works for flute, well played. It also offers a rare opportunity to hear a variety of performers on the flute and other instruments and orchestras.
