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The Grand Mogul: Virtuosic Baroque Flute Concertos
Label Catalogue Number:
8.573899
8.573899
Running Time: 65:07
Release Date: June 2019
Originally recorded in 2019
Originally recorded in 2019
Genre:
Classical
Classical
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The solo concerto emerged in Northern Italy in the first quarter of the 18th century and rapidly became popular across Europe. The five works here demonstrate how concertos for the flute differ in Germany, Italy and France. Outer movements usually retain the virtuosic elements that characterise the concertos of Vivaldi, but the Frenchman Michel Blavet infiltrates an exquisite Gavotte into his work, while Telemann’s superb melodies and rich harmonies are characteristic features of his Flute Concerto in D major. All five works exemplify the Baroque ideal of singing lyricism and passionate expression.
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Coup de Cœur
*****
Pascal Gresset – Classica magazine (France) – February 2020
“…France is represented by the concertos by Leclair and Blavet, although they are not in a purely French style. Alert readers may realize that Leclair’s concerto also has been played on a violin or an oboe. Rampal’s Erato recording of this concerto has a joy and lightness that is missing from this more sober performance, but, in all fairness, Kuijken’s is more cantabile… Kuijken’s soulfulness is a unique virtue. The Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra here is comprised of two violins, and one viola, cello, violine, and harpsichord. They provide their artistic director and sometime conductor with stylish and earnest support.”
Raymond Tuttle – Fanfare – January/February 2020
“…Barthold Kuijken is one of the greatest baroque flutists of our time, and his playing here is splendid. …There are difficult passages or ornaments that are handled magnificently. He is balanced well with the ensemble…”
Todd Gorman – American Record Guide – November/December 2019
“…Naxos CD brings together five flute concertos by Antonio Vivaldi, Giovanni Batista Pergolesi, Jean-Marie Leclair, Michel Blavet and Georg Friedrich Telemann. On the baroque flute, the seventy-year-old Barthold Kuijken, brother of Sigiswald and Wieland, inspires with his skilled musical playing, which makes the works appear in the best light. He is accompanied by the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, of which he is the musical director. The ensemble approaches the music in a very fresh and joyful manner.” *****
Alain Steffe – Pizzicato.lu – August 2019
“…The Leclair Op.7 concertos are more usually recorded with solo violin, as on Fabio Biondi’s album with Europa Galante for Glossa (Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 5, GCD923407). Those who know Biondi’s well-earned reputation for lively performances may be surprised to discover that Kuijken outdoes him in that respect, without ever sounding as if he is simply showing off his virtuosity. Both are presumably mindful of Leclair’s dictum that allegro should not mean too fast, but gai…The new recording offers some very civilised music in very civilised performances to which I shall doubtless wish to return.”
Brian Wilson - MusicWeb-International.com – July 2019
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