
Andersen, J.: Recordings (Complete), Vol. 7 - Works for Flute and Piano
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1/6Composer Biography
Joachim Andersen (1847-1909), the composer, was a founding member, principal flutist, and assistant conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Frode Stengaard, the pianist on this recording, is known for fearlessly executing works from musical border areas while maintaining a strong connection to the established repertoire.
Composer Biography
Joachim Andersen spent 11 years in Berlin, playing under notable composers and conductors such as Brahms, Grieg, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and von Bülow.
Composition History
The 'Dix Morceaux' (Ten Pieces) by Andersen were surprisingly published with only four pieces, despite having ten titles listed on the cover page.
Performer Biography
Thomas Jensen, the flutist on this recording, is the solo flutist in the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra and an associate professor at The Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Andersen's 'Moto Perpetuo,' Op. 8, dedicated to Paul Taffanel, a flute professor at the Paris Conservatory, showcases his own virtuosity and the high demands he placed on flutists.
















