Games of Light: Discovering Treasure
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MSR 1457 |
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Hailed as “the light of the orchestra by French composer Charles Koechlin, the flute has been a fortunate solo instrument noted by composers from around the world. While some composers on this recording sought clarity and courage to redefine themselves by writing for their own instrument, as with England’s William Alwyn, Arthur Willner was inspired to compose by a noted Dutch flutist performing in Vienna. Still, others turned to the flute as they consciously dedicated a compositional period to solo instrument works, namely Hungarian composer Miklós Rózsa and Koechlin.
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engaging, convincing, and fearless- The Flute View" 
Ranging from contrasting colors to poignant lyricism to quasinationalism, these works offer a dramatic array of possibilities for the solo flute. Rarely played, it is time to shine light on this rich repertoire.
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"[Arnone] has a full, singing tone that she employs with great variety and contrast. She moves smoothly across wide intervals, manages to make difficult notes speak well, and in general surpasses all the challenges posed by the writing." - American Record Guide "Francesca Arnone plays with great technical confidence, musical savvy, and artistry" - The Flutist Quarterly “The playing on offer here is sublime. . . The musicianship is without flaw.” |