Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs show musicians playing the flute, but some Greek philosophers condemned wind instruments for their perceived negative influence on citizens.
Album & Artwork
This album is the first in a comprehensive alphabetical series of solo flute music, which is planned to extend to about 12 volumes.
Performer Biography
Sharon Bezaly, the flautist on this album, is described by composer Kalevi Aho as the 'most extraordinary flautist' he has ever heard.
Historical Context
The flute was widely popular until the end of the 18th century, after which it experienced a decline until its revival by 20th-century historical performance practice and modern sonic experiments.
Historical Context
The flute is one of the oldest musical instruments, with its origins linked to ancient myths, such as the nymph Syrinx being transformed into a reed.
Performer Biography
Sharon Bezaly's perfect control of circular breathing allows her to overcome the limitations of the flute as a wind instrument and achieve new heights of musical interpretation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Luciano Berio, a significant contemporary composer, explored the expressive world of various solo instruments in his 'Sequenza' series, treating them as composed cadenzas.
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