Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
Performer: Florilegium
Conductor: Ashley Solomon
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Channel
Catalogue: CCS45323
Release: 2023
Size: 2.66 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Vivaldi: Flute Concerto, Op. 10 No. 2 in G minor, RV 439 ‘La notte’
01. I. Largo
02. II. Fantasmi – Presto – Largo
03. III. Presto
04. IV. Il sonno – Largo
05. V. Allegro
Leclair: Flute Concerto Op. 7 No. 3 in C major
06. I. Untitled
07. II. Adagio
08. III. Allegro assai
Bach CPE: Concerto in C minor for oboe, strings and basso continuo, Wq. 22
09. I. Allegro
10. II. Un poco Andante
11. III. Allegro di molto
Quantz: Flute Concerto in D major ‘Potsdam’
12. I. Allegretto
13. II. Più tosto Andantino
14. III. Presto
Blavet: Flute Concerto in A minor
15. I. Allegro
16. II. Gavottes I & II
17. III. Allegro
Woodcock: Concerto No. 9 in E minor
18. I. Vivace
19. II. Largo
20. III. Allegro
Internationally acclaimed flutist Ashley Solomon and period ensemble Florilegium present “Spohr Collection, Vol. 2”. Ashley Solomon: “The opportunity of playing original flutes from the 18th century is a rare occurrence. Whenever the chance presents itself, it must be seized immediately!”. On Solomon’s remarkable Spohr Collection, Vol. 1 (CCS43020), he set himself a challenge to record on 9 original flutes, mostly domestic chamber music, together with his colleagues from Florilegium. This new release, Spohr Collection, Vol. 2, features six flute concertos from the 18th century on six unique flutes; some made of ivory, various woods (boxwood and ebony), and one of porcelain and gold. Each instrument is matched with repertoire from the same period it was initially made and played in. This offers a unique insight into the world of the flute virtuoso in the 18th century. These concertos by Vivaldi, C.P.E. Bach, Quantz, Leclair, Blavet and Woodcock invite the listener to experience and enjoy the rich sound world that each of these original flutes conveys.