An American Flute Recital

“…as these new releases confirm Laurel Zucker is a forceful advocate for 20th century music. The three colorful Zucker pieces, notable for their sensuality and their dazzling virtuosity, are more alert to avante-grade techniques, but they too are upbeat and high spirited.”

“An attractive disc with some interesting repertoire, well played by Laurel Zucker and pianist Marc Shapiro, the latter playing a Bechstein. It is enjoyable on headphones and speakers alike – I tried both. ”

FEATURE ARTICLE IN THE SAC BEE – ENCORE SECTION 1993
“There’s Wind in Her Sails… Flutist Laurel Zucker, the owner of Cantilena Records, has just released its first two CDs: “Laurel Zucker Virtuoso Flutist”, and “An American Flute Recital”. The first features lovely and loving interpretations by Zucker of four standards: Prokofiev Sonata, Poulenc Sonata, Debussy Syrinx, and Chaminade Concertino. In the second album Zucker is more experimental but no less lyrical playing three of her own compositions and five by other American 20th century composers: Aaron Copland Duo, Kent Kennan Night Soliloquy, Alec Wilder Sonata No. 2, and Daniel Kingman Scenario Musicale.
Zucker says “I want to record as much of the flute literature as possible – virtually everything that has been written for the instrument. It’s a never-ending life-long project…”

“I particularly like Marc Shapiro’s piano playing in the Alec Wilder Sonata from 1965 on the American Flute Recital disc.”

“Excellent flute playing from American flutist, Laurel Zucker.”