Project Description
Program
·Cecile Chaminade Concertino for flute and piano
·Gabriel Faure Fantasie for flute and piano
·Georges Enesco Cantabile et Presto for flute and piano
·Louis Ganne Andante et Scherzo for flute and piano
·Philippe Gaubert Fantaisie for flute and piano
·Gaubert Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando for flute and piano
·Paul Taffanel Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino for flute and piano
·Alphonse Duvernoy Concertino for flute and Piano
·Albert Perilhou Ballade for flute and piano
·Francois Borne Fantaisie Brillante from Bizet’s Carmen
Reviews
“Flute Music by French Composers music makes you feel like you are dancing on the clouds with angels and Laurel Zucker plays the flute as if she was ordained by the Holy Spirit to do so. For classical music, it simply does not get any better than this. I feel all music has a direct connection to heaven and this particular set of compositions gave me a front row seat inside the pearly gates.”
“This is very peaceful and serene music, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. The energy is subdued yet purposeful. This is the type of music made for those with discriminating tastes and an ear for perfection in the classical music genre. The bonus track is the piece de resistance of the entire recording clocking in at 11:59. It ends this CD in fitting fashion, reaching a crescendo of blissfulness that is hard to find in any music.”
“From a listener’s perspective, all of these compositions must be very difficult to master. The fact that Ms. Zucker takes one piece from each individual French composer and molds it into a born again masterpiece is a credit to her steadfast dedication to the artistry of flute playing.”