Virtuoso Flute Music

On this CD:

1. Flute Concerto
Composed by Jacques Ibert
Performed by Dresden Staatskapelle with Johannes Walter
Conducted by Siegfried Kurz

2. Ballade for flute & piano (or string orchestra)
Composed by Frank Martin
Performed by Dresden Staatskapelle with Johannes Walter
Conducted by Siegfried Kurz

3. Suite en Concert for flute & percussion
Composed by Andre Jolivet
Performed by Frank Behsing, Siegfried Harzer, Thomas Kappler, Bernhard Schmidt, Johannes Walter
Conducted by Siegfried Kurz

4. Syrinx, for solo flute, L. 129
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by Johannes Walter
Conducted by Siegfried Kurz

5. Sonate en trio for flute, viola, & harp, L. 137
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by Joachim Ulbricht, Johannes Walter, Jutta Zoff
Conducted by Siegfried Kurz

Tracks:

Fugue From Violin Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001 - J S Bach
Estudio brillante
Etude No. 1 In E Minor
Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Leyenda
Romance
Rumores de la Caleta
Capricho Arabe
Cantata 147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude No. 1
Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude No. 6
Cantata 140: Sleepers Awake
Prelude, Fugue, And Allegro: Allegro
Cantata 208: Sheep May Safely Graze
Les Barricades mysterieuses
Preambulo & Allegro vivo: Preambulo And Allegro vivo
Passacaglia
The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
Gymnopedie No. 1
Empress Of The Pagodas
Afro-Cuban Lullaby

Tracks:

Fourth Lute Suite: Praludium
Fairest Lord Jesus
Praise Ye The Lord, K. 339
Simple Gifts
Hymn Of Christian Joy
Cantata 29: We Thank Thee, Lord
Cantata 156: Arioso
Cantata 99: What God Hath Done
Canon
Dolly Suite: Berceuse
La Vida breve: Spanish Dance No. 1
Terezinha De Jesus
Prelude (In The Baroque Style)
Goyescas: Intermezzo
Prelude & Fugue No. 4 In E: Fugue
Evening Dance
Variations On A Theme Of Mozart
Canarlos
La Maja de Goya
El Noi de la Mare
Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio - J. Rodrigo

Customer Reviews:

Excellent recording.......2007-05-12

If you are a fan of classical guitar than this is a must own set. I enjoy every moment.

Highly Recommended!.......2006-12-23

I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves music--period! Christopher Parkening is unquestionably one of the greatest classical guitarists of all-time. He embodies personal excellence like no other and is a brilliant artist. This CD is a must-have for any classical enthusiast. My favorite pieces include: Tárrega's "Recuerdos de la Alhambra," "Romance," Bach's "Prelude No. 6," and Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez." There are other versions of these pieces as well, but I always prefer Parkening's renditions, as they are oh so extraordinary--especially the recording of Aranjuez!! Other guitarists never seem to capture the essence of Rodrigo's musical masterpiece (e.g., Göran Söllescher in "Mad About Guitars"). But Parkening did! And the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was a perfect accompaniment.

This CD is definitely worth buying. Included is a CD booklet, which illustrates the history of Parkening's illustrious career, interesting tidbits about all 25 recorded pieces, and several photos of his early life to his "breathtaking performance" at Rodrigo's 90th birthday celebration at the Royal Festival Hall in London, 1992.

Amazing.......2006-05-08

I am not going to go into great detail. I am working on a degree in classical guitar and I can say this is something to strive for. His musical interpretation of the peices represented here are some of the best I've heard. His tone,color, and phrasing is incredible.

A gentleman musical agreement! .......2006-03-16

In guitar ` s playing there have been many renowned performers, gifted of exuberant technique. But curiously the Apollonian playing is not by itself strictly enough. The guitar is the instrument which is closer to heart as any other one. It demands from you passion and sentiment. There have been three well known guitarists, one of them from England and the other one from Spain and the third one from Japan whose sensibility was totally absent in their performances.

But fortunately for us, there have been notable interpreters that have been maintained a desired balance and contrast between brain and heart, achieving great distinction and total acknowledgement around the world. I would name seven primordial names along the instrument `s story. First of all: the mythic soloist Andres Segovia, Regino Sainz de la Maza, John Williams, Alirio Diaz, Manuel Berrueco, Siegfried Behrend and Christopher Parkening, among the most representative ones of a great list.

Christopher Parkening `s career has made a brilliant colorist, an impeccable and sensitive interpreter of this well reduced repertoire. His profound artistic conviction and convincing phrasing has been a perpetual motive of constant invitations and presentations around the world.

Extreme virtuosity.......2005-09-25

CP has become my chief inspiration to improve as a classical guitarist. His performances here are, without exception, phenomenal. He makes the most difficult pieces sound effortless. I prefer CP over John Williams because, while Williams is also unquestionably a master, he sounds a bit robotic to me at times. CP, on the other hand, never sacrifices musicality to precision. He sublimely maintains both.

Sumi Jo - Virtuoso Arias ~ Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti, Meyerbeer

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I found her
THE BEST!!!!
A Great Showcase For The Great Soprano
Virtuoso Opera Star! The Sumi Jo Album To Own!
Acrobatic singing

Sumi Jo - Virtuoso Arias ~ Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti, Meyerbeer
Giuseppe Verdi , Gioachino Rossini , Gaetano Donizetti , Giacomo Meyerbeer , Léo Delibes , Vincenzo Bellini , Richard Strauss , Leonard Bernstein , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Young-Ha Yoon , Paolo Olmi , Sumi Jo , Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra , Anne Maugue , and Marius Constant
Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005EDE
Release Date: 1995-02-07

Tracks:

Il Barbiere di Siviglia: 'Una voce poco fa' (Rosina)
La Sonnambula (Act 2): 'Ah non credea mirarti' (Amina)
Lakme (Act 2, Scene 10): The Bell Song (Lakme)
Rigoletto (Act 1, Scene 13): 'Gualtier Maide...caro nome' (Gilda)
Giacomo Meyerbeer: 'Ombres legeres' (Dinora)
Gaetano Donizetti: The Mad Scene (Lucie)
Adriadne Auf Naxos: Zerbinetta's Aria
Leonard Bernstein: 'Glitter And Be Gay' (Cunegonde)
Die Zauberflote: 'Der Holle Rache...' (Queen of the Night)
Boribat

Customer Reviews:

I found her.......2006-12-27

I was looking for a complete recording of Zerbinetta's aria (I still don't know whether I have one, this one is 7 minutes long, 5 minutes were cut from Lucia's mad scene, I thought Zerbinetta's aria was much longer than 7 minutes), I had Gruberova singing it many years ago, but I cannot take her style and got rid of it. Sills (my main reason for buying the DVD) only sings part of it on "Made in America" which was disappointing, as was the entire DVD (all hints and glimpses and snippets, nothing, or very little, complete, very unsatisfying). So damnit just went through Strauss (ick, don't like any of the Strausses) on Amazon looking for the cheapest most likely to be complete recording of this aria and settled on the Sumi Jo. And my god what a jolt! This is the most beautiful new thing I've heard in years! She's another Pons. Good, clear, perfect separation of notes, wonderful range, warm beautiful voice, agile, wonderful Sutherland leaps to the last note of arias. This is it. This is wonderful. Just ordered 2 more of her albums. Should be here in a few days. A reviewer of another of her albums said she can't sing as fast as someone name Kirkby (or something), so immediately looked up Kirkby. Thought I'd found another jewel. Well, no. Kirkby specializes in Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music, mainly religious. That's out. But sigh maybe not. I only went through 3 or 4 or 5 pages of her stuff, then lost interest and stopped. Maybe a Meyerbeer or Donizetti popped up later. I'm not current with the world of music or any other art. No interest. Generally don't like it. And I stick pretty close to Sutherland, Sills, Callas (up to a point), and what Pons I can find. But this album is absolutely wonderful, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes coloratura singing.

THE BEST!!!!.......2005-09-24

No question about it.
Never have I heard such a pure, clean voice.
Perfect colorattura.

A Great Showcase For The Great Soprano.......2004-01-31

Born in Seoul, Korea, Sumi Jo was discovered by the famous and late conductor Herbert Von Karajan. His choices in singers has always been superb- he has been credited for launching the careers of such opera legends as Maria Callas and most recently Cecilia Bartoli. Sumi Jo is a singer of the lyric-coloratura department, but she is equally successfully in spinto, dramatic and bel canto repertoire. Her voice, immediately indicative of sweet youthfulness, passion and stratospheric high notes, can also belt out the long legato phrases of the bel canto operas of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti. She is "opera fluent" in the languages of German, Italian and French. This album showcases her versatility. It would'nt be called Virtuoso Arias for nothing. These arias are indeed studies in virtuosity for voice. Let's take a look at some of them.

Rosina's Aria From Barber Of Seville: Rossini's Barber Of Seville was the most popular opera he ever wrote. The story tells of the courtship of Count Almaviva and Rosina, with the aid of the clever barber Figaro. Rosini's first aria, "Une voce poco fa" is a beautiful aria which not only shows off a singer's talents but also the character of Rosina herself. She is charming, docile but feisty and fiery. The role of Rosina was written for the mezzo soprano voice. In fact, most if not all of Rossini's heroines were mezzo soprano roles. This is because in Rossini's day, the tenor Manuel Garcia's daughters were employed in the opera and they were both mezzo sopranos. But the allure of Rosina's character has drawn even the most dramatic sopranos, among them Maria Callas. Other interpretors include Joan Sutherland and Beverly Sills and mezzo soprano Cecilia Bartoli, who most efficiently sings the role with more closeness to the original Rossini mezzo soprano Garcia girls. Sumi Jo is able to inflect a "mezzo" voice in the singing but she embellishes passages with dazzling coloratura. It's a tour de force from Sumi Jo.

The Sleepwalking Scene From Sonnambula: Bellini's La Sonnambula is a bel canto opera if there ever was one. It was reportedly Queen Victoria's favorite opera. The story is about a beautiful village girl who falls in love, is temporarily estranged from her love but reunited for a happy finale. The Sleepwalking Scene is a close cousin of the Mad Scene. She momentarily loses grip on reality and revels in a hallucination while she sleepswalks across a bridge in the village. The first portions call for a sweet, lyric voice with long flowing lines. Sumi Jo impresses us with this ability. The last portions demand vibrant coloratura. Sumi Jo has the right stuff for this, as has been mentioned. She leaps with her voice, runs through scales and arpeggios beautifully and ends with squillo high notes.

The Bell Song From Lakme: Delibes' Lakme is a beautiful French opera, made famous by the greatest interpretor Madie Mesple. The Bell Song is a showcase for coloratura and for lyricism. Lakme tells the story of the Pariah's daughter, beginning with tenderness and romance, which is complimented with the romantic and exotic sound of the music and finalizes the aria with bird-like coloratura. Sumi Jo's coloratura is decorative and tasteful. She is a coloratura soprano in the tradition of such names as Lily Pons, Roberta Peters and Beverly Sills.

Gilda's Aria From Rigoletto: Caro Nome is a song about love. Gilda, Rigolettos' daughter, has made the mistake of falling in love with the decadent Duke who is disguised as Gualtier Malde, a music student. Gilda's aria expresses innocent love and exuberance. Sumi Jo's voice is perfect for this kind of role. She is young and her voice comes off as young. In addition, Sumi Jo is a beautiful woman. If she trains her voice for it any further, she might become a successful Verdi heroine. Perhaps Desdemona from Othello is next ? Or perhaps the more famous Violetta Valery from La Traviata ? A great aria in Sumi's hands.

The Mad Scene From Lucia is on here and it's delivery is close to perfect. Sumi comes off as tormented, melancholy and grieving. This is preferable to radical hysteria as some sopranos have made the mistake of doing. Her elegant phrasing matches the music and she tops off the scene with coloratura and high notes.

Zerbinetta's Aria From Ariadne: This aria is considered the most difficult aria for a coloratura soprano. Why that is I don't quite understand. The music is beautiful and flowing, as is the voice that Strauss' music was written for. The aria demands breath control and soaring high notes. Sumi Jo is able to do this perfectly, ranking as one of the divas of this type of singing with such names as Kathleen Battle and Natalie Dessay.

So there you have it. This is a must have for fans of Sumi Jo and fans of virtuosic singing. It is a superb album, despite what comments say, most likely from people who haven't even heard the album and how truly great it is.

Virtuoso Opera Star! The Sumi Jo Album To Own!.......2003-10-22

Korean soprano Sumi Jo has established herself as a remarkable and gifted lyric coloratura soprano in recent years. She has a vast following wherever she goes- whether she is touring Europe, performing in American opera houses or singing in her native Korea. Sumi Jo's good looks, winning personality and acting abilities add to her allure. She's almost the equivalent of Beverly Sills in many ways. Her legato and coloratura technique is thrilling. Her vocal embellishments in any coloratura role is exceptional. Plus, as mentioned, she can really act. I first had the privelege to watch Sumi Jo in a live performance at the Los Angeles Opera. She was performing as Olympia, the doll in Offenbach's "The Tales Of Hoffman." In addition to her vibrant coloratura roulades and passages, she was hilarious and easily won the audience. Among her many roles, she has performed as Rosina (Barber Of Seville), Queen of the Night (Mozart's Magic Flute and long considered her signature role), Lucia Di Lammermoor, Gilda from Rigoletto, Zerbinetta, Lakme, and various other bel canto heroines of Donizetti and Verdi as well as her touching performance as Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme. Sumi Jo has made it as a successful recording artist as well.These days, an opera singer with huge star power cannot dismiss the temptation of recording albums, sometimes in coloraboration with other singers or contemporary rock or pop singers. This album features the best of Sumi Jo in appropriately virtuoso arias from bel canto operas. Especially dazzling is her Zerbinetta and Lakme. I urge any fan of Sumi Jo to get this album. Viva the diva.

Acrobatic singing.......2003-04-20

I love coloratura singers and I find that Sumi Jo is one of the best... in this CD we can listen to different kinds of repertoire: from mozart to bernstein to a folk korean song.
in each track she shows her amazing skill in high and clean notes. If you buy ths cd you won't regret: sometimes you will take her voice for a flute for she is incredibly clean and effortless. In Lakmé aria you will listen at the end the best E sovracuto ever heard: it's clean, it's regular in the "vibrato", it starts and ends in the exact moment it should... wonderful. Glitter and be gay it's astonishing: it seems like she never stops climbing on higher and higher!!! Maybe queen of night's aria is a little bit slower than in other records and may sound less incisive, but it's always a pleasure listening to the perfect acrobatic singing of Ms Jo. With Natalie Dessay (who is even higher than Sumi, but less clear) Sumi is the best coloratura soprano of our times, and this CD shows her ability!

Rendezvous of Angels: Virtuoso Flute Concertos

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Rendezvous of Angels: Virtuoso Flute Concertos

Manufacturer: Delta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001BS4NI
Release Date: 2004-01-07

Tracks:

Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV: ...
Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV: Arioso
Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV: Presto
Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ...
Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ...
Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ...
Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version]
Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version]
Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version]
Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi]
Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi]
Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi]

The English Nightingale: Virtuoso Recorder Music 1590-1830

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The English Nightingale: Virtuoso Recorder Music 1590-1830

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000049MV
Release Date: 2006-10-24

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Virtuoso Flute, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Virtuoso Flute, Vol. 3

ASIN: B0000023BK
Release Date: 1997-01-07

Tracks:

Concerto For Flute And Orchestra No. 1 In G Major, K. 313: Allegro Maestoso
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra No. 1 In G Major, K. 313: Adagio non troppo
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra No. 1 In G Major, K. 313: Rondo: Tempo di Menuetto
Andante For Flute And Orchestra In C, K. 315
Concerto For Flute And Strings In D, 'Il Cardellino' (The Goldfinch), R. 428: Allegro
Concerto For Flute And Strings In D, 'Il Cardellino' (The Goldfinch), R. 428: Cantabile
Concerto For Flute And Strings In D, 'Il Cardellino' (The Goldfinch), R. 428: Allegro
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings, And Continuo In C Major, R. 443: Allegro
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings, And Continuo In C Major, R. 443: Largo
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings, And Continuo In C Major, R. 443: Allegro molto
Fantasia On 'Greensleeves'

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lots of fun, better phrasing than volume 1

Spanish Guitar Virtuoso, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Angel Romero: Spanish Guitar Virtuoso
Bella: The Incomparable Artistry of Angel Romero
A Touch of Class
A Touch of Romance
Antonio Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos, Los Romeros

ASIN: B00005NEZZ
Release Date: 2001-08-14

Tracks:

Fantasia
Gallarda
Variations On 'Guardame Las Vacas'
Grand Overture, Op.61
Sonata In D Major, L.483
Sonata In A Minor, L.423
Sonata In A Major, L.83
Sonata In E Minor, L.352
Variations On A Theme By Mozart
Espanoleta
Rujero
Paradetas
Folias
Zarabanda
La Esfachata De Napoles
La Minena De Cataluna
Canarios
La Maja De Goya
Fandango
I. Allegro
II. Andantino
III. Allegro-Piu Allegro
Plegaria
Aleluya

Customer Reviews:

lots of fun, better phrasing than volume 1.......2005-05-04

i like this record mostly. my absolute favorite on here is the giuliani grand overture op.61...romero's playing here is absolutely goregous...breathtaking. also exceptional are the mudarra and the rodrigo and scarlatti. its only like 7 bucks so just buy it. some people complained of weird phrasing on vol. 1 of this series, but i am glad to say that this problem isnt really present here. the only thing that i dislike really is guardame las vacas...i feel that he sacrafices good phrasing for the sake of a display of speed...such playing isnt needed for a traditional piece like this.

The G.F. Handel Flute Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord

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Handel Sonatas
Handel with care!

The G.F. Handel Flute Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord

Manufacturer: Cantilena Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009K68
Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

Sonata in G, Op.1, No. 5
Sonata in G, movement 2
Sonata in G, movement 3
Sonata in G, movement 4
Sonata in G, movement 5
Sonata in C, Opus 7, No. 7
Sonata in C, movement 2
Sonata in C, movement 3
Sonata in C, movement 4
Sonata in E minor, Opus 1, No. 16
Sonata in E minor, movement 2
Sonata in E minor, movement 3
Sonata in E minor, Movement 4
Sonata in E minor, movement 5
Sonata in F, Opus 1, No. 11
Sonata in F, movement 2
Sonata in F, movement 3
Sonata in F, movement 4
Sonata in G minor, Opus 1, No. 2
Sonata in G minor, movement 2
Sonata in G minor, movement 3
Sonata in G minor, movement 4
Sonata in A minor, Opus 1, No. 4
Sonata in A minor, movement 2
Sonata in A minor, movement 3
Sonata in A minor, movement 4
Sonata in B minor, Opus 1, No. 9
Sonata in B minor, movement 2
Sonata in B minor, movement 3
Sonata in B minor, movement 4

Album Description

The Complete Handel Flute sonatas performed for flute and harpsichord by virtuoso Laurel zucker and robin Sutherland. A must buy for any flute student.

Customer Reviews:

Handel Sonatas.......2006-07-11

Excellent musicianship, Handel would be pleased. My flute students are playing these sonatas, so very useful to have this great interpretation. I have a cd of recorders performing these works but it's not the same.

Handel with care!.......2003-05-14

a great rendition of the complete Handel sonatas for flute and harpsichord performed with finesse and Baroque accuracy by Laurel Zucker, flautist, and Robin Sutherland, harpsichordist.

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my first rating was too hasty
too smooth
Magnificant
Amazing
This is a rising star!

Romanian Gypsy Pan Flute Virtuoso
Damian Draghici
Manufacturer: Lyrichord Discs Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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In Concert From Bucharest

ASIN: B00000K53H
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

Gypsy Flavor
Because You Are Beautiful
Beyond The Black Sea
Without Borders
Unreachable Horizons
Ruby Dance
Dark Whispers
Indian Dreams

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This is a unique, if not always successful, recording. Draghici is a master of his instrument, and only a few bars are needed to put away your preconceived notions of "Zamfir Plays Bacharach" and other late-night TV travesties. He comes from a family full of legendary musicians and he does them proud with traditional and original songs that have deep roots in his family's Romanian Gypsy and Jewish heritage. The production is enhanced by the participation of Omar Faruk Tekbilek on baglamas (Turkish lute) and zurna (double reed). Songs like "Beyond the Black Sea," with a trio of Draghici, Faruk, and Randy Crofton on percussion, are among the best works on the album. Others pieces, however, use various instrumental additions centered on creating "accessibility." Their straight-time signatures and simple melodies just add bulk instead of flavor. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

my first rating was too hasty.......2003-06-12

When I first got this I was dissappointed in it. That was a reckless reaction. After hearing it again today it's much nicer than I originally judged it.

too smooth.......2003-06-08

This wasn't what I was seeking. It's nice, but for me it's too westernized. Authentic Balkan music loses a lot of its verve when softened by western european instruments. The album Folksongs of Rumania did suit me though. If you want the haunting Balkan sound "Folksongs..." will fill the bill.

Magnificant.......2002-03-21

A CD that you will enjoying playing time and time again.

Amazing.......2002-03-09

I first saw Damian Draghici on a PBS special from Bucharest. I must admit, I had never heard a panflutist before and had expected to be changing the channel a few short moments into the broadcast. I couldnt have been more wrong. I saw and heard a performance which was not only moving and passionate, but simply amazing. I was compelled to purchase any CD I could find by The Virtuoso. This CD, while being the only one I can find currently, is just as moving and compelling as his PBS performance. I recommend it highly.

This is a rising star!.......2000-05-24

I love this album. This is the best pan flute cd that I have ever heard. I hope that there is more on the way. Draghici is defenitely what i would call a "master of the pan flute". I am blown away by his passion in his playing. I heard Draghici's interview on NPR and I was so impressed with his story that I felt that I had to write my own review. Draghici is on his way to being a star and I am looking forward to hearing what he will have for his audience in the future. I am telling all of you out there who love pan flute or are just looking for a great new sound, go buy this cd. You will not regret it.

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The Virtuoso Flute - Raffaele Trevisani

Manufacturer: Delos Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009ESSCO
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

Donizetti: Sonata: Largo, Allegro
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs)
Boehm: Grand Polonaise
Massenet: Meditation de Thais
Doppler: Airs Valaques
Borne: Fantaisie brillante sur "Carmen"
Bazzini: La ronde des Lutins

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Baker is the man!

The Virtuoso Flute, Vol. 3

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000023BL
Release Date: 1997-01-07

Tracks:

Concerto For Flute And Orchestra No.2 In D Major: Allegro aperto
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra No.2 In D Major: Andante ma non troppo
Concerto For Flute And Orchestra No.2 In D Major: Allegro
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings And Continuo In A Minor: Allegro
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings And Continuo In A Minor: Larghetto
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings And Continuo In A Minor: Allegro
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings And Continuo In A Minor: Allegro non molto
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings And Continuo In A Minor: Largo
Concerto For Piccolo, Strings And Continuo In A Minor: Allegro molto
Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits

Customer Reviews:

Baker is the man!.......2007-01-09

Really now, has there ever been a better flute player than Julie (z'lv)? Nope, not even Galway surpassed him technically and you can ask Jimmy yourself if you don't believe me! Baker kept practicing four hours a day right up to the end, even when he didn't even have any gigs coming up. What a great man he was. The world is a poorer place now that he has split.

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Triologie: Best of Trio [Original recording remastered] [Import]

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This Is My Destiny

The Glorious Divine Light Of Ancient Egypt

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Symphony 5 / Lark Assending

Rhythm Master

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