Programme 109 Concertos for Flute and Recorder.
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Programme 109 Concertos for Flute and Recorder. Programme Description.
Georg Philipp Telemann – Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E Minor, TWV 52:e1
Performed by Michael Schneider (recorder) and Karl Kaiser (flute) with La Stagione Frankfurt
This double concerto exemplifies Telemann’s elegant integration of contrasting timbres. The recorder and flute engage in melodic dialogue, each instrument playing to its strengths—agility in the recorder, and expressive line in the flute. The performance by Schneider and Kaiser with La Stagione Frankfurt captures the Baroque warmth and graceful character of this gem.
Antonio Vivaldi – Piccolo Concerto in C Major, RV 443
Performed by William Bennett with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner
One of the earliest and best-known concertos for piccolo flute, RV 443 is a bright and virtuosic work. William Bennett’s interpretation brings clarity and joy to Vivaldi’s bird-like trills and agile runs, especially in the dazzling outer movements. The slow middle movement offers a lyrical respite, showing the piccolo’s unexpected sweetness.
Saverio Mercadante – Flute Concerto in E minor
Performed by Andrea Griminelli with the English Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal
Mercadante’s concerto marries bel canto expressiveness with orchestral richness. In Griminelli’s performance, the flute sings with operatic warmth and technical precision, particularly in the lyrical second movement. Rampal’s conducting draws out the Romantic elegance and forward momentum of this Italian masterwork.
Wil Offermans – Forbidden Valley
Performed by Wil Offermans and flute ensemble Piacere
This atmospheric work uses key clicks, vocal sounds, and ensemble coordination to create a mysterious sonic landscape. Inspired by Eastern musical aesthetics and contemporary technique, the piece invites listeners into an imaginative, ‘forbidden’ world of layered flutes and subtle textures.
Wil Offermans – Kurokami Love (Made in Japan)
Performed by Wil Offermans on Flute Day in Stavanger, Norway
Based on a traditional Japanese melody, this solo uses whisper tones, microtonal inflection, and breath effects to evoke a sense of longing and stillness. Offermans’ performance blends simplicity and sophistication, offering a meditative close to the programme.
Georg Philipp Telemann – Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E Minor, TWV 52:e1
Performed by Michael Schneider (recorder) and Karl Kaiser (flute) with La Stagione Frankfurt
This double concerto exemplifies Telemann’s elegant integration of contrasting timbres. The recorder and flute engage in melodic dialogue, each instrument playing to its strengths—agility in the recorder, and expressive line in the flute. The performance by Schneider and Kaiser with La Stagione Frankfurt captures the Baroque warmth and graceful character of this gem.
Antonio Vivaldi – Piccolo Concerto in C Major, RV 443
Performed by William Bennett with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner
One of the earliest and best-known concertos for piccolo flute, RV 443 is a bright and virtuosic work. William Bennett’s interpretation brings clarity and joy to Vivaldi’s bird-like trills and agile runs, especially in the dazzling outer movements. The slow middle movement offers a lyrical respite, showing the piccolo’s unexpected sweetness.
Saverio Mercadante – Flute Concerto in E minor
Performed by Andrea Griminelli with the English Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal
Mercadante’s concerto marries bel canto expressiveness with orchestral richness. In Griminelli’s performance, the flute sings with operatic warmth and technical precision, particularly in the lyrical second movement. Rampal’s conducting draws out the Romantic elegance and forward momentum of this Italian masterwork.
Wil Offermans – Forbidden Valley
Performed by Wil Offermans and flute ensemble Piacere
This atmospheric work uses key clicks, vocal sounds, and ensemble coordination to create a mysterious sonic landscape. Inspired by Eastern musical aesthetics and contemporary technique, the piece invites listeners into an imaginative, ‘forbidden’ world of layered flutes and subtle textures.
Wil Offermans – Kurokami Love (Made in Japan)
Performed by Wil Offermans on Flute Day in Stavanger, Norway
Based on a traditional Japanese melody, this solo uses whisper tones, microtonal inflection, and breath effects to evoke a sense of longing and stillness. Offermans’ performance blends simplicity and sophistication, offering a meditative close to the programme.