“This is a beautifully played program of flute and piano pieces … The masterpiece for me is Poulenc’s Flute Sonatas. The performance given here rightfully owes to study of the first recording by Poulenc and Rampal. The range, brilliance, and variety of tone colors I hear in de Vega’s playing are superb. I will have no problem using this recording as reference…”

Performance ***      Recording ***

 “… Ana de la Vega plays in a natural style that beautifully embeds her fine virtuosity. She and her playing seem to be virtually grown together with this music. With a distinct sense of fine lines, she is able to make her instrument sound warm and round, which is also helped by her excellent technique. With Paul Rivinius, an experienced accompanist, she has a pianist at her side who knows how to shape the characters of the music as well as to carefully show the necessary sensitivity at the side of the wind player to enable a meaningful and equal cooperation. This CD, also technically in dazzling condition, is worth listening to beyond those interested in the flute.” ****