This is the first CD version of Thomson's inventive, enigmatic Flute
Concerto. The first movement is a reflective cadenza for unaccompanied
solo flute. In the second movement, the flute rises above a lush web of
conflicting string harmonies. In the finale, pizzicato string rise and
fall in counterpoint to the flute; the celesta and other percussion add
color and rhythmic animation. The piece was conceived as a musical
portrait of painter Roger Baker.
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Cedille Records is the recording label of The Chicago Classical Recording Foundation, a publicly-supported, not-for-profit, organization devoted to promoting the finest musicians, ensembles, and composers in the Chicago area by producing and releasing their efforts on audiophile-quality recordings. The recordings and their promotion are designed to stimulate interest in these performers and composers and bring their artistry to a wider audience. Cedille Records is also dedicated to promoting interest in neglected areas of the classical repertory by presenting masterpieces that have been overlooked by other recording companies.
Classical Music | Music for Flute
Virgil Thomson
Concerto for Flute, Strings, Harp, and Percussion Play
Recorded on 06/21/1998, uploaded on 03/24/2009
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This is the first CD version of Thomson's inventive, enigmatic Flute Concerto. The first movement is a reflective cadenza for unaccompanied solo flute. In the second movement, the flute rises above a lush web of conflicting string harmonies. In the finale, pizzicato string rise and fall in counterpoint to the flute; the celesta and other percussion add color and rhythmic animation. The piece was conceived as a musical portrait of painter Roger Baker.
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To purchase the CD or download this performance, click here.
Cedille Records is the recording label of The Chicago Classical Recording Foundation, a publicly-supported, not-for-profit, organization devoted to promoting the finest musicians, ensembles, and composers in the Chicago area by producing and releasing their efforts on audiophile-quality recordings. The recordings and their promotion are designed to stimulate interest in these performers and composers and bring their artistry to a wider audience. Cedille Records is also dedicated to promoting interest in neglected areas of the classical repertory by presenting masterpieces that have been overlooked by other recording companies.