The recording sessions for this album took place at Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk, from April 24 to 26, 2024.
Performer Biography
Lisa Friend, the flutist, has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and has toured extensively in Europe, the USA, and Asia.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which provides a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'An American Affair', reflects the selection of American works and original arrangements featured on the recording.
Performer Biography
Rohan De Silva, the pianist on this album, has enjoyed highly acclaimed performances with violin virtuosos such as Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, and Joshua Bell at venues worldwide.
Interpretation
Lisa Friend models her flute-playing on the phrasing and articulation methods she learned from violinists, including her father Rodney Friend, who was a distinguished concertmaster.
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