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Notes
On Synergy, flautist Sharon Bezaly and her musician friends demonstrate that one plus one can be much greater than two. Featuring works that celebrate the coming together of like-minded musicians, this project is a reminder, after more than two years of a pandemic that has affected all of us, that true musical synergy can only be achieved 'face-to-face’, rather than ‘remotely’. With his Concerto for flute and recorder, Telemann not only creates a fusion of different musical styles of his time – namely Italian, German and French – but also shows a gift for borrowing elements from popular music. Saint-Saëns brings swirling colors and energy with a Tarentelle for flute, clarinet and orchestra, that at times displays obsessive, even threatening undertones. From the same period, Doppler’s Concerto for two flutes is not far from the world of opera, providing the two soloists with ample opportunity to shine like two singers in front of an orchestra. In addition to celebrating the synergy created between musicians, the last two works featured on this disc, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6 and Suite from the Orchestral Works, are telling examples of synergy between composers: it is as if Villa-Lobos and Mahler were shaking hands with Johann Sebastian Bach across distances of thousands of miles and hundreds of years.
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Reviews
“… Much of this program might be familiar but it’s also enjoyable. Balances are impeccable, and all the collaborators sound great, justifying the treatment given through the superior recording format.”
Todd Gorman – American Record Guide – March/April 2023
“… This is an frequently pleasing, varied and moving collection. Soulful and technical virtuosity is in play with typically fine audio judgements and documentation that does not disappoint.”
Rob Barnett – MusicWebInternational.com – 14 February 2023
“… This is a well-conceived, and tastefully chosen programme that most will find entertaining and musically fulfilling. As one would anticipate, performances are of the highest standard and the purported synergy is evident in all aspects of the programme. The Bach Orchestral Suite creates an element of ‘aural uneasiness’ on initial hearing, but it is an interesting insight into the genius of two composers.
Zane Turner – Musicwebinternational.com – 23 January 2023
“… Many of the performances from Sharon Bezaly and friends are captivating – indeed, chic…”
Mark Seow – Gramophone magazine – December 2022
Performance **** Recording *****
“… Altogether, a fervent reminder of the brilliance of collective music-making – and just how much we’ve missed it in recent years.”
Freya Parr – BBC Music magazine – November 2022
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Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 3 September 2022
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